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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Gorgeous Ocean Front Beach Cottage!

Astonishing Ocean front bungalow, the best beach experience possible! This delightfully appointed bungalow sits right on the beach with private walkway and deck sitting over the sand. Unwind in the handsomely appointed living room looking out over...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Beautifully updated condo with serene oc...

This Emerald Isle condo features 3 inviting bedrooms, including 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds. With amenities like WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool and a exercise room, guests can relax and relax in style. The 2 bathrooms offer a bathtub and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Oceanfront | 7BR + Hot Tub + Game Room

On The Beach puts your family exactly where the name promises — right on the oceanfront.Totally refreshed with updated furnishings, coastal décor, floor, kitchen finishes, and refreshed outdoor spaces, this 7-bedroom, 4-bath Emerald Isle bungalow...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...