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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Angel's Rest, 5 BR, 5.5 BA, Oceanfront w...

Your vacation will be definitely heavenly when your family stays at Angel’s Rest - a impressive 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath oceanfront getaway tucked away in a peaceful stretch of Emerald Isle. With sweeping ocean vistas, direct private beach access, an...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Cozy Beach Retreat with Pool View & Reso...

Escape to heaven at Pebble Beach I206. This comfortable condo has 1-bedroom (Queen) and 1-bath and is ideal for a calming beach hideaway! With a cozy queen bed (linens included and beds made!), you can start your vacation anxiety-complimentary...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Gorgeous EI home.  Book 2 weeks Sept-Dec...

5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Ocean View in Emerald Isle! Private gated community with pool, pickle ball, tennis courts, access to beach only steps away (or golf cart for lugging chairs & stuff). House has everything you need - well equipped kitchen, beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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...