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2026 Cape Carteret Activities Guide

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Summer Shade- Your relaxing family retre...

Welcome to Summer Shade. Savor your ideal home base for beach days, sound side sunsets, and simple coastal living! Centrally located between the beach and the sound, on one of Emerald Isle's best kept secrets, a peaceful shady street lined with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
New Bern Abode w/ Yard ~ 2 Mi to Neuse R...

Feel the outdoor adventure, rich history, and family fun that the riverfront city of New Bern has to offer with a stay at this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental home. Boasting a bright and comfortable interior, a location within proximity of...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Birds' Nest -oceanfront condo in Dunesca...

Direct oceanfront condo with boating access and day docks on the sound side. Dunescape Villas unit 203 is a 2nd floor, oceanfront condo with enchanting vistas from the living room, and porches! The Master bedroom has a private porch looking out over...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Mariners who are cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Newport River or the Bogue Sound will find a safe haven to call their “home port away from home” at the centrally located Dudley's Marina. Found just off of Cedar Point Blvd...

For a lot of outdoor fun that’s found just slightly off the beaten path, head to the Golfin' Dolphin. This kid-friendly amusement park that’s located just inland of the Crystal Coast beaches has veritably everything a vacationer could...

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

The Star Hill Golf Club is found in the small community of Cape Carteret, just across the bridge to Emerald Isle, and is renowned as one of the oldest and most established golf courses along the Crystal Coast. Opened in 1967, the club features 27...

We designed our 30,000 square foot fitness facility with your comfort and convenience in mind. We’re sure you will agree! A basic membership includes group fitness classes, top of the line strength training equipment, new TRX studio, and...