Cape Lookout National Seashore

Cape Lookout National Seashore is a beautiful beach located in Harkers Island, United States. This beach stretches for 56 miles and boasts of pristine white sand that is perfect for relaxing walks, sunbathing and building sandcastles.

The beach has restroom facilities and a picnic area, but please note that there are no lifeguards on duty, so swimming is at your own risk.

Visitors can also indulge in a variety of water activities including swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, and surfing.

There are parking lots available for visitors to park their cars. Parking is free at the Harkers Island Visitor Center, the Light Station Visitor Center, and the Great Island and Long Point Cabins. However, visitors will have to pay a fee to park at the North Core Banks and South Core Banks ferry docks.

Fun fact: Cape Lookout Lighthouse, which was built in 1859, is located on the southernmost tip of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The lighthouse is 163 feet tall and has a black and white diamond pattern. Visitors can climb up to the top of the lighthouse for a stunning view of the beach.

Attractions near the beach include the Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor Center, the Portsmouth Island ATV Tours, and the Shackleford Banks Wild Horse and Shelling Safari.

Visitors can satisfy their hunger at nearby restaurants such as the Island Express Ferry Service and Deli, and the Big Oak Drive-In & BBQ. Both restaurants offer a range of American cuisine and seafood.

For those looking for a place to stay, nearby hotels include the Island Inn of Atlantic Beach, which is located 21 miles away, and the Beaufort Inn, which is located 12 miles away. Both hotels offer comfortable rooms and easy access to the beach.