Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC

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A beach with a person sitting on the sand, a lighthouse, and a house in the background.
A beach with a person sitting, a lighthouse, and a house in the background.
Two horses in a grassy field with a clear sky.
A view through a large window with metal framing, overlooking a body of water and distant land.
A lighthouse with a diamond pattern, a rainbow, and a forest in the background.
Beachcombing is a relaxing activity the entire family can enjoy. So, why not take the youngsters to Cape Lookout National Seashore to see what you can spy on the shoreline?

This stretch of coastline is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Outer Banks. But Cape Lookout National Seashore isn't the only drawcard here. Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge, and Cape Lookout beach camping are some other worthwhile sights close by.

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

3 out of 5
118 Salter Path Road Pine Knoll Shores NC
$142 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$160 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,485 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly. The manager helped very much with my request. The room was great, bed very comfortable."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
511 Salter Path Rd Atlantic Beach NC
$119 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$134 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,634 reviews)
"Room dirty, no housekeeping offered or available when asked. No clean towels. Mold on ceiling. AC cut off when it wasnt supposed to all night long. Neighbors smoked weed everyday and our room was full of the smell. Breakfast buffet overpriced. Overall not a good experience. TV hard to function. Ice ..."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

4 out of 5
2717 W Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
$188 nightly
The price is $212 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$212 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and the restaurant’s on site were awesome!"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Atlantic Beach Resort

Atlantic Beach Resort

3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd. Atlantic Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,298 reviews)
"Kitchen, pet-friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Atlantic Beach Resort
A Place at the Beach

A Place at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fort Macon State Park and Triple ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (339 reviews)
"It was cute. Had a lot of fun. It’s an older building but outside of that it was a lot of fun!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

A Place at the Beach
Cozy Island Cottage, centrally located in the Heart of the Village

Cozy Island Cottage, centrally located in the Heart of the Village

Ocracoke NC
Stay at this cottage in Ocracoke. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
"We loved our stay! Would definitely book again."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Cozy Island Cottage, centrally located in the Heart of the Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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