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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Oceanfront with panoramic views of golde...

Panoramic vistas from oceanfront duplex of the family friendly Emerald Isle beach. Sit on the deck and watch the kid playing on the sand. The high elevation gives you a bird eye view of the golden sand. Watch the sun rise in the east and set over...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Emerald Isle,  Family vacation home, wal...

This brand new home features a humongous entirely equipped kitchen with room for kids and family pets. 7 min. walk to the beach access and close access to the bicycle path that extends the entire island. Bring your bicycles! Numerous eateries and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

DIRECT OCEANFRONT, UDPATED CONDO WITH AM...

This oceanfront complex is fun for the whole family. Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, near Fort Macon State Park. Close to area shopping and eateries. Principal Bedroom - King BedBedroom Two - Queen BedAll prices are subject to a departure...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...