Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Lakeshore · Harkers Island, North Carolina
A deeply remote, 28,000-acre seashore protecting 56 miles of undeveloped barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. Unlike Cape Hatteras, there are no bridges or paved roads here; it is accessible ONLY by boat. Known for the iconic diamond-painted Cape Lookout Lighthouse, herds of wild banker horses on Shackleford Banks, and some of the best shelling on the East Coast.
131 Charles Street, Harkers Island, North Carolina, 28531, United States
Mainland Visitor Center open 9 AM - 5 PM. Islands open 24/7 (accessible by boat).
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