{"id":82165,"date":"2026-04-22T17:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/the-top-car-free-islands-in-the-us\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:30:48","slug":"the-top-car-free-islands-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/the-top-car-free-islands-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Car-Free Islands in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Monhegan Island, Maine<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_567809\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567809\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567809 wow-me lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Main-Street-remote-Monhegan-Island-Maine.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567809\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567809\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Main-Street-remote-Monhegan-Island-Maine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-567809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: E.J.Johnson Photography\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The name \u201cMonhegan\u201d comes from the Algonquian word meaning \u201cout-to-sea island,\u201d so it should come as no surprise that this place does things rather unconventionally. You can park your car at Port Clyde, Boothbay Harbor, or New Harbor, and take a ferry to the island of just under 70 inhabitants. Once you get there, you\u2019ll realize there are no cars because, well, there are no streets. But that doesn\u2019t mean activities are lacking.<\/p>\n<p>Because there are no cars \u2014 and hardly any buildings \u2014 the island is the perfect place to stargaze far from the mainland\u2019s light pollution. Despite Monhegan\u2019s small size, there\u2019s an inn to accommodate visitors, from which you can enjoy beautiful views over the bay. There\u2019s a Museum of Art and History located in the Monhegan Light Station, featuring works by leading American artists who have found inspiration in the island. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, you can hike 12 miles of trails along the cliffs, through both wooded areas and rocky ledges. After you\u2019re done hiking, you can hit up the Monhegan Brewing Company for some locally brewed craft beers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fire Island, New York<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_567810\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567810\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567810 wow-me lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Fire-Island-Lighthouse-with-stormy-skies-and-colors-of-fall-foliage.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567810\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567810\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Fire-Island-Lighthouse-with-stormy-skies-and-colors-of-fall-foliage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"704\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-567810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Francois Roux\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This island is just across the Great South Bay from Long Island, but it feels worlds away from New York City. Those looking to escape the chaotic city energy will find a welcome respite on Fire Island. The 32-mile-long barrier island only has around 400 year-round residents, but there are several communities (car-free, of course) with shops, restaurants, and even a lively bar scene.<\/p>\n<p>The island\u2019s most iconic structure is the Fire Island Lighthouse on the western end of the island. Built in 1826, the 168-foot-tall lighthouse served as a functional beacon until 1974. Although no longer used for navigation, the lighthouse remains one of the island\u2019s most popular sites. Fire Island is also home to a rare maritime forest called the Sunken Forest. Located amongst the sand dunes along the shoreline, it has the appearance of being below sea level, and visitors can take ranger-guided tours through the forest\u2019s unique ecology. If you\u2019re just after a quick beach getaway, the island\u2019s Smith Point County Park to the east offers white-sand beaches with picnic areas, perfect for fishing, surfing, and camping.<\/p>\n<p>Many know Fire Island for its thriving LGBTQ community, particularly in the towns of Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove. The summer population of Fire Island Pines swells to around 2,500 people, and the bar scene in these tiny communities becomes about as raucous as you can imagine. The best part? You can\u2019t drunk drive home even if you wanted to.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Halibut Cove, Alaska<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_567811\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567811 wow-me lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Cloudy-summer-day-in-Halibut-Cove-Alaska.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567811\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Cloudy-summer-day-in-Halibut-Cove-Alaska.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-567811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: CSNafzger\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If escaping gridlock isn\u2019t enough, and you also want to go completely <em>Into the Wild<\/em>, Halibut Cove in northern Alaska is for you. Just off Kachemak Bay State Park, this island retreat is the ideal place to plunge into the wilderness and evade all your adult responsibilities. The broader park is 400,000 acres of mountains, glaciers, and forests, and the cove is home to wildlife like sea otters, seals, porpoises, and whales.<\/p>\n<p>There are no roads leading to Halibut Cove, and the only way to reach it is by ferry from Homer. The cover itself consists of 12 blocks of boardwalk along the water\u2019s edge, with a view of the mountains on the eastern side of Kachemak Bay. The Saltry is the cove\u2019s only restaurant, serving (surprise) fresh seafood and chowder. Apart from fishing and kayaking along the coves of Kachemak Bay State Park, you can take some time to explore the art galleries displaying paintings, pottery, and sculpture from dozens of local artists. Ferries run scheduled departures throughout the day back to Homer, but you can choose to stay the night at a lodge or rental cabin to give yourself more time to explore the area\u2019s wilderness.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mackinac Island, Michigan<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_567812\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567812\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567812 wow-me lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Horse-drawn-carriage-on-norther-Michigan-island.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567812\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567812\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Horse-drawn-carriage-on-norther-Michigan-island.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"848\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-567812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: lembi\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When you first set foot on Mackinac Island, you might think you\u2019ve somehow ended up on Disney World\u2019s \u201cMain Street USA.\u201d This car-free island is designated a National Historic Landmark for a reason \u2014 because with period architecture, horse-drawn carriages, and a slower way of life, it feels like you\u2019ve traveled back to a simpler era.<\/p>\n<p>This island caters to travelers who want a relaxing vacation, as well as those seeking adventure. You can choose to kick back on a horse-drawn carriage ride, have afternoon tea at the 19th-century Grand Hotel, stroll through the Butterfly House, and visit the local art museum, or you can take a more rugged approach. One of the most popular ways to see the island is on an eight-mile bike ride on the state\u2019s only car-free highway. Guided trips and rentals are available, though many do choose to go it alone. To see the island from a different perspective, take the Great Turtle Kayak Tour, which leaves at sunrise or sunset.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you decide to do, you should be sure to spend some time in town, which is famous for its old-fashioned fudge shops, bookstore, art galleries, and gift shops.<\/p>\n<p>You can reach Mackinac Island by ferry from either Mackinaw City or St. Ignace.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Catalina Island, California<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_567813\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567813\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567813 wow-me lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Shore-at-Avalon-Catalina-Island-California.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567813\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567813\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Shore-at-Avalon-Catalina-Island-California.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-567813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Sofiia Dorsey\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For some people, the ideal Californication isn\u2019t the star-studded sidewalks and glitzy nightclubs of Los Angeles but fully immersing yourself in California\u2019s unique outdoor environment \u2014 and you\u2019ll find it on Catalina Island. To get there, take a high speed ferry from Long Beach, San Pedro, Dana Point, and Newport Beach, or a helicopter service from Long Beach and San Pedro. The ferry takes an hour, while a helicopter takes just 15 minutes. Once you\u2019ve arrived at either Avalon or Two Harbors, the island\u2019s two ports, you can start exploring the Catalina, which is truly a bastion of adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Start with the Zip Line Eco Tour, which starts 600 feet above the Descanso Beach Club. The ride takes you through the canyon and trees at 35-mph speeds, and since there are five separate lines, it\u2019s the perfect activity to do with friends. If watersports are more your scene, there are plenty of paddleboard, parasailing, and jet ski rentals, as well as scuba diving opportunities for those who really want to get their feet wet. If you have some time and want to get the most comprehensive island experience possible, hike the Trans-Catalina Trail, which covers 38.5 miles and takes about four days. Ths trail starts in Avalon, finishes at Two Harbors, winds through canyons and over ridges, and will give you glimpses of bison, bald eagles, and foxes. If you do need some wheels to get around, try Circuit \u2014 an on-demand rideshare service that moves people about in electric golf carts.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Daufuskie Island, South Carolina<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_567814\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567814\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567814 wow-me lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Dock-on-Daufuskie-Island-in-Beaufort-South-Carolina.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567814\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567814\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Dock-on-Daufuskie-Island-in-Beaufort-South-Carolina.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"816\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-567814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Adam Colick\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The best part about Daufuskie Island isn\u2019t exactly that it\u2019s car free \u2014 it\u2019s that people drive around in golf carts instead. This 400-person resort community is just a ferry-ride away from Buckingham Landing, and there are no highways, sidewalks, or even a town center. That means to get around, you\u2019ll have to rent a bike or a golf cart (obviously you\u2019ll go with the golf cart). Once you\u2019ve secured your method of transportation, you can take advantage of the island\u2019s beaches, historical sights, shops, art galleries, and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, if you wanted to spend an entire day cruising around the island on a golf cart, you probably wouldn\u2019t be disappointed. For some actual activities, however, you can check out The Community Farm and Artisan Village, consisting of gardens, orchards, animals, and an artisan village, which provides organic produce to the community. For a slightly less wholesome experience, visit the Daufuskie Island Distillery off Haig Point Road. Open since 2014, the distillery makes eight varieties of local rum, as well as two varieties of vodka and bourbon.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty more of this 9.6-square-mile island to explore via golf cart, but locals will tell you that your visit isn\u2019t complete without a trip to Lucy Bell\u2019s. A staple for breakfast and lunch, this little cottage is a favorite among islanders and the perfect way to immerse yourself in island life.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rock Island, Wisconsin<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_567815\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567815\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567815 wow-me lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Building-on-Rock-Island-off-Washington-Island-Wisconsin.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567815\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567815\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Building-on-Rock-Island-off-Washington-Island-Wisconsin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-567815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: David Clasky\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rock Island takes the whole \u201cvehicle-free\u201d thing to a whole new level, being not only car-free but also bike-free. That means to explore the island, you\u2019ll need to do it the old fashioned way \u2014 walking. If that doesn\u2019t deter you, you can expect to have a pretty serene weekend. As you might expect, the island isn\u2019t among the most accessible, requiring a ferry ride from Northport to Washington Island, and then from Washington Island to Rock Island.<\/p>\n<p>Since you\u2019ve already prepared for a fair bit of walking, you might as well start by taking the Thordarson Loop Trail around the east side of the island. The trail takes you past an old fishing village and stone water tower, and it begins right near the historic Pottawatomie Light. Wisconsin\u2019s first lighthouse, it was built in 1836 and then restored in 1858 after the original washed away. Free guided tours are available Memorial Day through Columbus Day. And don\u2019t be surprised if, while wandering through the island, you see some unusual stone buildings. During the early 1900s, these buildings were constructed throughout the park by a wealthy inventor; many still survive today and even host exhibits dedicated to the island\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>Just because everything on the island requires you to walk, it doesn\u2019t mean you actually have to walk. You don\u2019t have to go anywhere, if you don\u2019t want to. There are over 2,000 feet of beaches on the island, so you can choose a spot, plant your chair, and just hang out for the day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"qib9mj\" data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"367\">Bald Head Island, North Carolina<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_889988\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-889988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889988 wow-me lazy\" alt=\"bald head island lighthouse\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/bald-head-island-2547233253.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-889988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889988\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/bald-head-island-2547233253.jpg\" alt=\"bald head island lighthouse\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-889988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo:  JoseVillanueva \/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"969\">Like the other spots on this list, Bald Head Island is designed specifically for people who are burned out on cars. You leave your car on the mainland in Southport, hop on a 20-minute passenger ferry, and arrive on an island where the standard transportation is golf cart, bicycle, or tram. The lack of cars is only part of the appeal, though. Bald Head sits at the meeting point of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic, and much of its 12,000 acres remains protected beach, marsh, and maritime forest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1620\">Once you\u2019re there, visit Old Baldy, North Carolina\u2019s oldest standing lighthouse. The light house is a short walk from the ferry landing, and climbing its 108 steps comes with a wide-open view of the island. If you\u2019d rather lean into the wild side of Bald Head, the Bald Head Island Conservancy runs programs focused on the island\u2019s coastal ecology, including seasonal turtle walks tied to the loggerhead nesting season.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"1rufgwa\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1661\">Little Gasparilla Island, Florida<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_889989\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-889989\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889989 wow-me lazy\" alt=\"Little Gasparilla Island, Florida\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Little-Gasparilla-Island-1591510549.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-889989\" class=\"size-full wp-image-889989\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2019\/10\/Little-Gasparilla-Island-1591510549.jpg\" alt=\"Little Gasparilla Island, Florida\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-889989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo:  Henryk Sadura \/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"2241\">Little Gasparilla Island is what happens when a Florida beach destination skips the traffic, the bridge, and most of the development. This bridge-less barrier island is reachable only by private boat or water taxi, and even if you wanted to be a rebel you couldn\u2019 to drive your car over anyway because there\u2019s no bridge or ferry service for vehicles. Once you arrive, you\u2019re dealing with sandy paths instead of paved roads, and getting around means walking or hopping in a golf cart.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2905\">As a reward, you get a quieter stretch of Gulf Coast that you\u2019d find in Destin or elsewhere. Little Gasparilla is known for shelling and shark teeth, and the low-key setup makes it easy to spend your time doing exactly what people claim they want from an island vacation \u2014 walking the beach, fishing off the dock or shore, kayaking in the bay, and watching for dolphins, manatees, and shorebirds instead of hunting for parking. There are no stores, restaurants, or bars to distract you, which sounds either deeply inconvenient or completely perfect, depending on your mood. 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