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2026 Cape Carteret Rainy Day Activities Guide

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Spacious Coastal Retreat with Pool & Bea...

The week of 8/16 has been reduced 15%. NO PROMO CODE NEEDED!Escape to this roomy 6-bed, 4-bath beach home that sleeps 12 with a mix of King, Queen, bunk, and Twin beds — all linens included and beds made for you. Spend sunny days by your own...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Sandpiper Hideaway - Easy Beach Access

Welcome to Sandpiper Hideaway, your ideal coastal escape tucked right on the line between Pine Knoll Shores and Indian Beach. This cavernous 5-bedroom, 4-bath getaway is designed for gathering, calming, and making lasting memories, all while...

  • Indian Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

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
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...