The U.S. Geological Survey records Ocean as a populated place. Its GNIS reference point is listed under the county label Carteret County, North Carolina, on the Salter Path map. This identifies a geographic reference point, not the full community boundary, current administrative boundaries, or its legal incorporation status. Use the locality and county references below when checking an address or distinguishing similarly named places.
Nearby places are within 15 miles straight-line, not driving distances. They retain their own locality ownership and are not claimed to be inside this community.
Newport · 3.2 miles straight-line · 2969 Hwy 24, Newport, NC, 28532
Map extract: 2026-09-03Cape Carteret · 3.6 miles straight-line
Map extract: 2026-09-03Emerald Isle · 3.9 miles straight-line · 7702 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC, 28594
Map extract: 2026-09-03Emerald Isle · 3.9 miles straight-line · 7702 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC, 28594
Map extract: 2026-09-03Emerald Isle · 3.9 miles straight-line · 7801 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle
Map extract: 2026-09-03Listings describe map records, not recommendations or a guarantee that a business is open. Confirm opening hours and service availability directly before visiting.
USGS GNIS lists the reference point for Ocean under the county label Carteret County. A reference point is not a municipal boundary or proof of current administrative boundaries; consult the linked locality and county sources for the geographic identity.
These are nearby directory records, not businesses claimed to be inside Ocean: Michelle & Laura's Charcuterie Creations & Cafe (Newport, 3.2 miles straight-line); Which Wich? (Cape Carteret, 3.6 miles straight-line); Flip Flops Donuts (Emerald Isle, 3.9 miles straight-line). Distances are measured straight-line from the locality reference point, not by road. Each listing retains its true locality.
For an address in Carteret County, confirm school assignment, utility service and permitting with the responsible provider or local authority. Nearby listings do not establish a school district, utility service territory or municipal boundary.
