Nestled between Topsail Island and Figure Eight Island is the 5,641-acre barrier island and marsh system known as Lea-Hutaff Island. Known as being undeveloped and teeming with natural beauty, the Lea-Hutaff Island is characterized by beautiful and long expanses of bare sand as well as primary dunes. It is a sanctuary for the area’s endemic wildlife and partners with the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, the US Fish, and Wildlife Service, as well as the North Carolina State to preserve it as such. It’s also a great place for quiet recreation for visitors who want to enjoy the sun, surf, and sand that Lea-Hutaff Island has to offer.

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