Cape Lookout National Seashore

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On the sound side beach by Cape a Lookout Lighthouse - highly recommend taking the ferry out.
On the sound side beach by Cape a Lookout Lighthouse - highly recommend taking the ferry out.
On the sound side of the island by Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
"Beauty and Beast" Image of wild horses captured at Shackleford Banks in North Carolina during an overnight camping trip at nearby Cape Lookout Island. To get to this island, you have to take a ferry from Harkers Island (or take your own boat to the island if you have/rent one). The ferry is pretty reasonable and in the summer, they operate relatively long hours. I'd advise going early before the sun is too high and on days that the humidity is low, as there is no shade on the island whatsoever. Carry plenty of water with you in any case, as the island is very long and you might have to walk a fair distance before you come across the wild horses. Other than the horses, there's really nothing else on this island. There is wild camping permitted on the island, so you could make it an overnight trip and have the ferry pick you up the following day. If so, carry food and anything else you might need as there are no facilities on the island. Also carry bug spray as the no see ums will be out in murderous numbers at sundown. The Harkers Ferry also offers options to combine a trip to Cape Lookout and to Shackleford Banks, so you could cover two locations in one trip. I've heard this place can have magical sunsets/sunrises. On this trip, didn't have much luck with either. But was lucky to stumble across these horses just chilling in the mid morning sun. If you do visit the island, please exercise caution as these horses are wild. They are used to seeing humans around but getting close to them or feeding them is not advisable. This image was taken with a telephoto lens from quite some distance away. Also watch out for cacti - they are around and you run into em when you least expect em. Thank you for stopping by. #NC #USA #Horses #WildHorses #ShacklefordBanks #colorful #blue #camp #weekend #bestof5 #hiking
View from the lantern room at the top of Cape Lookout Lighthouse that was constructed in 1859 two years prior to the Civil War . The light was taken out of service during the war.
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
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Verblijf bij dit hotel vlak bij het strand in Atlantic Beach. Geniet van gratis wifi, een ligging aan het strand en een fitnesscentrum. Onze gasten zijn in hun ...
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Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
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Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing

3.5 out of 5
814 Shepard Street Morehead City NC
De prijs is € 89 per nacht van 21 feb tot 22 feb
€ 89
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inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Morehead City. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en een 24-uurs fitnesscentrum. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen ...
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DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

4 out of 5
2717 W Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
De prijs is € 94 per nacht van 14 mrt tot 15 mrt
€ 94
14 mrt - 15 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel vlak bij het strand in Atlantic Beach. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een buitenzwembad. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen ...
7,8/10 Good! (1.002 beoordelingen)
Clean room. Staff was awesome. We will return and tell our friends.

Beoordeeld op 17 feb 2026

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A Place at the Beach

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2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
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Nice area and amenities, all with beachfront access.

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Verblijf bij deze cottage in Ocracoke. Geniet van gratis wifi, een terras en een koffiezetapparaat op de kamer. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg positief ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (317 beoordelingen)
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay! The cottage was cute and just what we needed! The host gave great detail and we had no problems while staying! We will definitely be back!

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Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1

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Beoordeeld op 19 jan 2026

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