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Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Hatteras Island

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adtatkins

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a favorite family destination! We love that we can purchase a four wheel drive permit to drive on the beaches and have endless beach to ourselves in the off season a... more »
Steve H

Entrance is free. Long stretch of beaches. Parking lots spread out to stop in to hit the beach. Most have showers, restrooms. Lighthouses. Great spots for nature. Careful of the speed limit in areas i... more »
JMGerchak

Miles of shells. The day we visited was windy and chilly so we had shore to ourselves. Many tidal pools to investigate creatures, shells upon shells upon shells to discover. A must visit location for ... more »

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