Anonymous wrote:One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet: OBX is subject to powerful rip tides, and they can be treacherous and have been deadly. Regarding Cape Cod, you hear more about sharks, so be mindful of that. Both hazards can be worked around, but take care.
Anonymous wrote:They are very different. I wouldn’t compare OBX to cape cod, because the type of vacation and activities are very different. I would compare OBX to ocean city or Florida beaches or anywhere where the beach and beach related activities would be the main draw.
For cape cod, the beach is just a background, it’s not a central activity. You can compare cape cod to going to a lake in Michigan. The weather and activities are closer to that.
I like both and I would go to both for different purposes, but wouldn’t compare them with each other because they are very different.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have been to Cape Code one or two times. I guess it's too cold for us! We would also just prefer to have the shorter drive to NC. But YMMV - I suppose it's personal preference!
Growing up one set of grandparents had a house in Truro (cold water, but fun waves) and the other had a house in Osterville (warm water; typically calm). The stretch of ocean between the canal and the elbow on the underside of the “arm” gets the Gulf Stream and tends to be pretty warm. Parts of the Cape do have cold water (but other charms). I haven’t been to OBX so can’t compare.
Anonymous wrote:I have been to Cape Code one or two times. I guess it's too cold for us! We would also just prefer to have the shorter drive to NC. But YMMV - I suppose it's personal preference!
Anonymous wrote:I have been to Cape Code one or two times. I guess it's too cold for us! We would also just prefer to have the shorter drive to NC. But YMMV - I suppose it's personal preference!
Anonymous wrote:OBX has better beaches (sort of), but no charm at all. Cape Cod all the way.
Anonymous wrote:The Cape: The vibe, more to do (the long bike path!), lobster rolls, a possible day trip to Boston or a ferry ride to Nantucket (recommended!). Water is warmer on the north (harbor) side.