OUTER BANKS LIGHTHOUSE GUIDE
Explore each North Carolina Outer Banks Lighthouse in a beautifully organized guide.
Browse every lighthouse by location, style, and visitor experience — then plan the route that fits your trip.
HIGHLIGHTS
AT A GLANCE
6 lighthouse profiles
Quick details, travel cues and direct paths to each guide.
Trip-planning section
Suggested routes for first-time visitors and multi-day travelers.
6
Featured lighthouses
OBX
Classic Outer Banks focus
3
Suggested route styles
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Includes Crystal Coast
Every lighthouse, organized for browsing and trip planning.
ALL LIGHTHOUSES
Each listing gives visitors a quick sense of what makes the lighthouse special, where it is located and what kind of stop to expect.
Corolla
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
A classic red-brick beacon on the northern Outer Banks - great views and a walkable historic park.
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
A charming waterfront stop in downtown Manteo - easy visit with beautiful sound side scenery.
Manteo
Bodie Island Lighthouse
An iconic black-and-white striped lighthouse near marshes - one of the most photographed Outer Banks spots.
Nags Head
Buxton
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The signature spiral-striped landmark - an essential Outer Banks stop.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
A striking black-and-white diamond-patterned beacon on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast.
Harkers Island
Ocracoke Lighthouse
A historic lighthouse on a laid-back island - perfect for a day trip and sunset photos.
Ocracoke Island
A visual route section to connect browsing with real trip planning.
SUGGESTED ROUTE
A map-style block with instant geographic context, designed to be more useful than a simple list of links.
North to south flow
See how Currituck, Roanoke Marshes, Bodie, Hatteras, Ocracoke, and Cape Lookout relate to one another.
Helpful travel cues
Uses simple tags like boat access, village stop, climbable, and photo favorite.
