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2026 Cape Carteret Rainy Day Activities Guide

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Beachside Coastal Retreat | Pool, Tennis...

Tidehaven | Fresh Coastal Condo, Walk to Beach + PoolOn Atlantic Beach, the best days feel wonderfully simple—sandy feet after hours by the ocean, ice cream runs to The Circle, salty breezes on the balcony, and evenings that linger just a little...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Clean, affordable, and a short walk to t...

This is the ideal home to come spend some time at the ocean! One level, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Totally refreshed and clean. New back deck, fun outdoor shower, and fenced in enormous back yard. Totally equipped kitchen if you want to stay...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 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...

Atlantic Beach Escape | Walk to Sand & B...

Your Atlantic Beach Home BaseWake up, grab your coffee, and take an simple walk to the beach—it doesn't get much better than that. Whether you're planning family beach days, fishing trips, or a weekend with friends, this bright multi-level...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...