The Outer Banks of North Carolina provides a warm respite during these stressful Corona times from crowded cities. Welcome to a place of something new with 100+ miles of open shoreline, quaint seaside villages and charming towns with deep connections to our nation's proud history.
Unfortunately, the Outer Banks has not made significant investment into making their beaches handicap accessible. Less than half of their parking lots even have handicapped parking and only two have beach mats which accommodate wheelchair access (Eighth Street - MP 10 and Jennette's Pier - MP 16.5) - fortunately both these locations do have handicapped parked but, sadly, do not have beach wheelchair options.
You can access beach wheelchair for select beaches from the following organizations -
Beach Wheelchair Locations
Duck: Call Duck Surf Rescue (252) 982-6747.
Kitty Hawk: Call Fire Department (252) 261-2666 for availability.
Kill Devil Hills: Call Ocean Rescue Headquarters at (252) 480-0080 for availability.
Jockey's Ridge: State Park (252) 441-7132 or visit the park office for availability.
Nags Head: Call Fire Department (252) 441-5909 or Ocean Rescue (252) 480-2555 for availability.
Coquina Beach: Call Cape Hatteras National Seashore at (252) 473-2111 for availability. From Memorial Day - Labor Day, available at the beach.
Hatteras: Call Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Visitor Information at (252) 995-4474 for availability.
Ocracoke: National Seashore/Ocracoke Visitor Center (252) 928-4531
