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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Emerald Dream: Sun, Sand & Splash Zone

HOME HIGHLIGHTS: 2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsBooster ChairChild GatesCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPack'n PlayPet FriendlyPrivate PoolPrivate Walkway to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
Pebble Beach A203, 3BR Condo ~ OCEAN FRO...

Dive into relaxation at this second-floor oceanfront condo in the Pebble Beach Complex. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this beautiful getaway is ideal for families or groups seeking a coastal escape. Bedrooms Each bedroom features its own...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Dog-friendly ocean view home with privat...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Welcome to your ideal hideaway in Emerald Isle, NC! This striking upstairs unit of a duplex offers impressive ocean vistas and is dog-friendly, making it an ideal getaway for...

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