In the moments between that recognition and the deck of Zillie’s with a glass of French chardonnay in my hand, I had the plans laid out to buy a summer house in Ocracoke and spend the rest of the year just roaming the world again.
The Soul really doesn’t want for much. It doesn’t need the mansion on the hill, or the flashy sports car and Gucci handbag, it just wants to breathe with the pulse of life and the rhythm of nature, slowly and effortlessly.
All of this within the first few hours of our four-day trip to Ocracoke, NC. It’s a good thing that it takes a little bit more of an effort to get out here. It means there’s less chance of that mainland encroachment coming in to overshadow what makes this island Ocracoke.
Ever wanted to step foot on the best beach in the USA? Cycle less than 10-minutes from Ocracoke Village and you’ll be on it. Lifeguarded Beach was voted best beach in America in 2022 by coastal scientist Dr Beach.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore was the country’s first coastal preservation area. It includes the important barrier islands along a 70-mile stretch of the North Carolina’s coast in the Outer Banks region.
People visit for its wild natural habitats and endless activities such as beach fishing, kiteboarding, surfing, swimming, windsurfing, crabbing, shell-collecting, kayaking and paddle boarding, camping, and beach driving. It’s one of the most unique places in North Carolina.
The elbow-shaped Ocracoke Village is also picturesque with its location on Silver Lake and Pamlico Sound. The village is dominated by Southern Live Oaks lining the narrow lanes and streets, many of them hundreds of years old.