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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Top Notch East is a wonderfully furnished and completely equipped oceanfront duplex (East side). Located just steps from the striking sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, dolphins are frequently seen from this home. This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Mystic Pelican on The Canal. Dock.  Beac...

Bring your boat, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, and fishing poles. This home has it all! Private dock, two private boat ramps, and private beach access with parking. Plenty of places to discover. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Summer Winds 221, Oceanfront Condo in In...

New to Summer Winds, High-Speed Wireless Internet, and Heated Indoor Pool!! (This is Wireless Only, Not including Wired Access!)Welcome to Summer Winds Sports Condo Complex located in the cozy fishing village of Salter Path (next to Emerald Isle)...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...