We're east of Beaufort, out toward Harkers Island. The Cape Lookout ferries are close, and the ocean beaches are about half an hour away.
From the campground, rounded. Allow extra time in summer.
The seashore is a chain of barrier islands with no roads, so you get there by ferry.
Ferries to the Cape Lookout lighthouse and Shackleford Banks leave from the visitor center on Harkers Island and from Beaufort. Vehicle ferries to Great Island and South Core Banks leave from Davis. Check schedules and fees with the ferry operators before you go.
The historic waterfront has the North Carolina Maritime Museum, the Beaufort Historic Site, restaurants and shops. Taylor's Creek is good for paddling.
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center and the Cape Lookout visitor center are both on the island.
Atlantic Beach is the closest ocean beach. Fort Macon State Park and the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores are on the same island, a little farther on.
If your GPS has trouble, use the Plus Code QCFM+PH or the coordinates 34.7743, −76.5660.