Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on Cape Lookout, North Carolina. Built in 1859, it stands 163 feet tall and is notable for its striking black and white diamond pattern. Designed to aid navigation along the treacherous Outer Banks, the lighthouse warns ships of nearby shoals. It features a first-order Fresnel lens, which projects light over 14 miles. Cape Lookout is also part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore, offering beautiful coastal landscapes and wildlife. The lighthouse remains a symbolic representation of maritime history and is a popular destination for visitors and photographers.