Beaufort-NC.com logo

2026 Cape Carteret Rainy Day Activities Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Events
(More Events)
Sunset Views & Easy Beach Access in Emer...

Feel serene coastal living with expansive ocean and sound vistas from multiple angles at this inviting 3BR, 2BA home. Sleeps 6 with two Queens and two Twins, all linens supplied and beds made for you. A wrap‑around deck and west‑facing sunset...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
LAST MIN DISCOUNT LABOR DAY! 2nd ROW EAS...

Discount for early September bookings, including Labor Day!Walk to the beach access - 1/2 block in this friendly beach home giant balconies and ocean vistas.OCEAN VIEWS in the 2nd row, 4 bedroom, family friendly, clean condo! Beach chairs, toys...

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

Quiet Riverfront 3BR/2BA house with Spa,...

Escape to our serene river front getaway in New Bern. This short-term rental offers a river front dock, hot tub, master bedroom with a king bed, two full baths, a full kitchen, and sun room. Appreciate the convenience of additional golf cart units...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...