List of United States national lakeshores and seashores National seashores National seashores

| Name_ | Location_ | Date_Formed | Area | Description_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Hatteras | North Carolina , 35°18′N 75°31′W﻿ / ﻿35.30°N 75.51°W | January 12, 1953 | 30,350.65 acres (122.8 km2) | Located in the Outer Banks, Cape Hatteras is known for its Bodie Island and Cape Hatteras Lighthouses. Popular recreation activities include windsurfing, birdwatching, fishing, shell collecting, and kayaking. Constantly changing from ocean activity, this barrier island provides refuge for the endangered piping plover, seabeach amaranth, and sea turtles. |
| Cape Lookout | North Carolina , 34°37′N 76°32′W﻿ / ﻿34.61°N 76.54°W | March 10, 1966 | 28,243.36 acres (114.3 km2) | Cape Lookout National Seashore is made up of three islands of the Outer Banks. It is known for its wild horses and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Hiking, camping, fishing, and birdwatching are popular recreational activities. It is also home to two historic villages. |