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Review:
Located in the Outer Banks, Ocracoke Beach is accessible either by Highway 12 or by kayaking along the beautiful Pamlico Sound. Sixteen miles of undeveloped beach provide plenty of space for visitors to sunbathe, fly kites, and hunt for shells, while the water is popular with swimmers, surf fishermen, boogie boarders, and surfers.
The beach is home to many different species of birds, turtles, and shellfish, and lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of a herd of wild horses. Several sections of the beach are open to vehicles, and the beach is occasionally closed for bird and turtle nesting.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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