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2026 Cape Carteret Rainy Day Activities Guide

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Emerald Escape Up - Duplex in Emerald Is...

Welcome to Emerald Escape, your ideal beach hideaway in the relaxing Deer Horn Dunes neighborhood of Emerald Isle, NC. This upstairs duplex offers comfortable living spaces, making it ideal for families, groups, or multi-generational vacations. For...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Blue Crab Retreat, Almost Oceanfront Hou...

Blue Crab Retreat is a handsome 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, nearly oceanfront, coastal getaway located conveniently in the heart of Emerald Isle with access to many local eateries and stores.Blue Crab Retreat is sure to give you simple access to all that...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Spacious 3 BR, Pet Friendly Ocean side h...

Beautiful, pet Friendly, single family beach home snuggled in a wooded lot with handicap beach access (Randy's Way) right down the street. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home offers tons of room for your family. A well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...