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2026 Cape Carteret Activities Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Emerald Isle Escape: Walk to Ocean

- 1,800 Sq Ft | Off-Street Parking | Walk to the Beach | Family Friendly | Free WiFiMap out your North Carolina escape to this 5-bed, 3-bath vacation rental, charmingly located just 1 block from Emerald Isle Beach. This cavernous home features an...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront 4BR-Decks, Dog-Friendly & Pri...

Oceanfront 4BR, 2BA home sleeps 8 with 2 Queens and 4 Twins; linens included with beds made. Roomy open living area with 55″ TV plus 3 more TVs, high‑speed internet, ceiling fans, and entirely equipped kitchen with dishwasher and ice maker...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Ocean View Second-Row Duplex | Spacious ...

5 Bedrooms | 4 BathroomsBeds: 4 Queens | 2 Bunk BedsA Tarheel East is ideal for multi-family vacations, this cavernous second-row half duplex is located on a high lot with a beach access directly across the street, offering both convenience and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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...

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...

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...