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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Three bedroom house on the SOBX with kay...

Salt Therapy – A Peaceful Water side Escape w/ Golf Cart, Kayak Launch & Screened PorchTucked among the trees and overlooking a peaceful stretch of water, Salt Therapy is a peaceful escape designed for painless living and restorative coastal days...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Short walk to beach. Beautiful home with...

Crystal Cove checks all the boxes for your next beach hideaway! ✓ 3 min. walk to beach (located on sound side)✓ Centrally located, close to eateries, bars and a supermarket✓ Two dishwashers and an ice maker!✓ Hot Tub that seats up to 7...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Beachfront Condo with Pool, Waterslide a...

Step outside onto the balcony and take in the relaxing dune vistas—an simple spot for morning coffee or winding down after the beach. Inside, the condo is thoughtfully refreshed with a clean, modern coastal feel and a comfortable living area...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...