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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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The Oceans Oyster-Hot tub, 5 min to beac...

Have fun with the whole family at The Oceans Oyster! This beachhouse is on the sound w/vistas of the water and only a 5 min walk to the beach. The cavernous home with 3 king bedrooms, 3 baths, huge additional area w/ sleeper couch & kids twin bunk...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Nuthin But Sun, Almost Oceanfront House ...

Nuthin But Sun is an economical 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Almost Oceanfront Home only one home away from the ocean! Open decks with an enclosed screen porch with vistas! Walking distance to fishing pier, located in the heart of Emerald Isle near many...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Luxury Beach Home – 500ft Walk, 4min

Savor this completely modernized 4BR beach home just 500ft from public beach access! Rent the entire home—upstairs and downstairs—for space, comfort, and privacy. Features all-new appliances, modren interiors, and two full kitchens. Ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

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...