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2026 Cape Carteret Rainy Day Activities Guide

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Bohemian Getaway Only 3-min Walk to Beac...

Centrally located, Crystal Cove checks all the boxes for your next beach hideaway! ✓ 6 rows from the beach on the sound side✓ Private boat ramp access on sound side✓ Two dishwashers and an ice maker!✓ Brand new Hot Tub that seats 7...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Knot on Call a 4BR Coastal Retreat w/ Po...

Welcome to Knot on Telephone, a striking Emerald Isle bungalow tucked beneath impressive live oak trees and designed for casual coastal living. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, ocean vistas from the top floor, and a private pool and hot tub, this...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Sea La Vie in Atlantic Beach, NC

Discover coastal luxury at this impressive two-story home in Atlantic Beach. The open-concept living area seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, creating a welcoming environment for relaxation and socializing. The kitchen is...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 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...

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...