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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Large Oceanfront House, quick walk to sh...

Come and stay at East Islandia! Spectacular half of an OCEANFRONT duplex with tons of good family space and striking vistas. Our property features private a boardwalk to the ocean, an outdoor shower, an outdoor grille, a entirely functioning kitchen...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Southwinds by the Sea-  Oceanfront, Step...
4.8
(46)

Oceanfront condo! Come savor handsome Atlantic Beach ocean vistas from every window, and a short walk to the beach. This unit is right next to the boardwalk leading to the beach! The deck has a very private feel with vistas of the dunes and the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Oceanfront home with breathtaking views,...

Unwind with the whole family at this relaxing place to stay. If you have a huge family and need an additional space, you can always rent the East side as well, - check out `Oceanfront home with gorgeous vistas, East!`Location, location, location...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Cedar Island Ferry

Experienced Outer Banks travelers attest that a local ferry ride either to or from the barrier island shorelines is a huge part of the fun, and a relaxing 2.25 hour cruise across the Pamlico Sound is certainly a welcome diversion for many road-weary...

Cedar Island RV Park and Motel is the vacation destination that you and your family have been looking for! Our beaches remain one of the few areas along the east coast of the United States that remain completely untouched and in their natural state...

The Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge is a Mecca for coastal fishermen, hunters, birdwatchers, and everyday explorers, thanks to miles of undeveloped terrain in a uniquely coastal location. Found just northeast of Beaufort along NC Highway 12...

Take an engaging horseback ride along the pristine Southern Outer Banks shoreline with a trip to Cedar Island’s Outer Banks Riding Stables. This local horseback riding company may be a little out of the way for Crystal Coast vacationers, but...

Kayakers, mariners, and any visitor who adores an endless waterfront view will want to make a convenient but secluded stop at the boat ramp and launching area at Thorofare Bridge. Situated in the heart of Cedar Island, this little-known destination...