Biking

Ocracoke Island’s terrain is comfortably flat with minimal hills, which makes for an easy and enjoyable ride no matter how much experience you have. Single-speed beach cruiser bikes with coaster brakes are all that’s needed to get around.

Biking is also one of the most efficient ways to get around the island, especially during peak season when roads can be a bit crowded or when visiting sites with limited to no parking available (like Springer’s Point Nature Preserve). There are bike racks outside almost every restaurant, shop, and gallery on the island, as well as at the beach. A wide, paved multipurpose path begins just outside the village and runs for miles along the beach, past trail heads, the Pony Pens, and other sites.

If you can’t bring your own bike, rent one here. Bikes are available hourly, daily, or weekly from several outfitters. A light is required when riding at night, and helmets are encouraged for all. Per North Carolina law, children younger than 16 are required to wear a helmet on a bike.