Cape Hatteras
United States, North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
LocationUnited States, North Carolina
RegionNorth Carolina
TypeNational Seashore
Coordinates35.4137°, -75.6506°
Established1953
Area113.3
Nearest CityNags Head (8 mi)
Major CityRaleigh (192 mi)
About Cape Hatteras
America's first national seashore preserving over 70 miles of pristine barrier island beaches along the Outer Banks. The seashore protects diverse coastal ecosystems including maritime forests, salt marshes, and dynamic barrier islands from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island, featuring the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.