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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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 PET FRIENDLY rooms available, short wal...

The room is located inside of an Eco-friendly hotel. It is set up like a condo, all one room, with a Queen bed, a sleeper couch, private bathroom, sink area outside shower and toilet room, full kitchen minus an oven; sink, microwave, coffee maker...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
3 Mins to DT | Pickleball | Hot Tub | Ga...

Feel the ideal blend of historic appeal and modern comfort. Located in a serene and impressive neighborhood, our handsomely appointed home is just a short 5-min. drive from downtown New Bern, offering you painless access to the city’s vibrant...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

4BR Home at the Point! 2nd Row from beac...

Turner’s Corner is attractively located directly across from the boardwalk, just a short walk to the gorgeous beaches of the acclaimed “Point” neighborhood! Known for its broad sandy beaches on the ocean side and gentle shores leading to the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 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...

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...