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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Oce...

Roomy modern home with everything you expect plus a huge game room and plenty of space for families. Third row from ocean with a cavernous beach and second row from the sound with public boat launch. Multiple decks to sit appreciate the most...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Stay steps from the sand with pool, tenn...

Unwind to the MaxOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'As the name suggests, a calming stay awaits you and your adored ones at Unwind to the Max...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Sound and Sea. Enjoy both at lovely 4 be...

View both sound and ocean from this 4-bedroom home at Emerald Isle. Each bedroom features a comfortable queen bed. There is a full kitchen supplied for cooking. With amenities like a washing machine, WiFi, and AC, you'll feel right at home. The 2.5...

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