Cape Lookout
United States · North CarolinaUS
Lighthouse in North Carolina, US
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a 163-foot-high lighthouse located on the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. It flashes every 15 seconds and is visible at least 12 miles out to sea and up to 19 miles. It is one of the very few lighthouses that operate during the day. It became fully automated in 1950. The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is the only such structure in the United States to bear the checkered daymark, intended not only for differentiation between similar light towers, but also to show direction. The center of the black diamonds points in a north-south direction, while the center of the white diamonds points east-west.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 34.605, -76.536
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of Cape Lookout
Travellers heading to North Carolina, United States will find Cape Lookout, a spot. Plan around water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Cape Lookout
Water Sports in Cape Lookout
(2)Our data lists Diving and Scuba Diving as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Cape Lookout.
Best time to visit Cape Lookout
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Cape Lookout is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in North Carolina and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Cape Lookout that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cape Lookout known for?
- Cape Lookout, in North Carolina, United States, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Cape Lookout?
- Recorded activities in Cape Lookout include Diving and Scuba Diving. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Cape Lookout?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Cape Lookout located?
- Cape Lookout is located in North Carolina, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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