Wow!!! Amazing visit to The Cape Lookout lighthouse National Park. We took the ferry from Harkas Island to the Cape. It only took 15 minutes and they dropped us off right at the lighthouse dock. From the top you can see forever and then some. The rangers informed us that there are three different types of stairs that we have to encounter on our climb to the top. They are definitely helpful and safety is top priority. As you climb, there are other rangers along the way to help you if you need. Amazing time, if you are ever in the area, GO!!!

I can't say enough about the friendly staff throughout our ferry excursion. We had to get back on the same pne to head back!! We took the shuttle to the beach and the 🐚 were unreal! Would definitely recommend it

What a Great 1/2 day Journey! Harkers Island Ferry takes you on a 15 minute ride to Cape Lookout and drops you off at the Lighthouse. There's a friendly gift-shop and a covered area to wait for the next truck to take you over the sand (cost $26 for two roundtrip)and drop you off at the Point. You can see waves coming in on both sides of the point which is breathtaking. It really does look like a painting--no city stuff--just pure sand and sea and gulls and shells--lots of beautiful shells. Bring a good sized bucket or tote to bring your treasures home. I waded out into the channel waves and found several large unbroken beauties--whelks and many other kinds. Enjoy the journey, exploring Cape Lookout, and this one-of-a-kind experience. Bring a cooler for snacks and drinks. There's no restrooms or shade on the point so bring a blanket, tent, and/or hat. *The truck picks people up every hour at the same spot they dropped you off at.

This was an amazing adventure put on by the NPS. The site features a great visitor center and a super friendly and knowledgeable staff. The ferry is a must do and the tickets can be sold out, so something you may want to reserve before you come out. We attended a program on the horses led by an NPS ranger - it was absolutely amazing. Check the NPS website before you come out and participate - lifelong memories await!

This was amazing! I love all the history displayed here. It's really well maintained and there are lots of placards with info and cool facts. There's an audio tour you can do by calling in and it'll have posts with numbers for prompts. It's definitely worth a stop. There's boardwalks for a lot of the pathways and beach access to the sound and the ocean. The have opened up the old keeper's quarters and turned it into a museum (free entry) with information about the lighthouse and some history of the barrier islands. The beach looks very clean and well taken care of, worst I found was an area need the visitor center that had some scattered cigarette butts. But it was easy enough to clean up. The water is much cleaner now. In September of 2018 Hurricane Florence wreaked some havoc, but it all seems to have been sorted out.

Truly a magical place no matter how many times you visit. Last time I came the lighthouse was closed and you couldn't climb it....now that it's open the experience for me is so much more Zen like. I got to climb it with my children so they could experience what I've experienced climbing the other NC lighthouses and the true breathtaking beauty being 200+ get in the air at the ocean provides. Last one on my list is now Boddie Island. The shell gathering is awesome, go to the point for the real good ones. Sound side is nice but the place to be is on the ocean side. This is a must visit.

Great & friendly ferry service!! The volunteer lady at the lighthouse was extremely informative, very sweet and told us the best story of her and her husband having to leave the lighthouse prior to a hurricane hitting!! Awesome experience indeed!

Such a beautiful and well kept place.

I wish I could be there... forever!!!