Beaufort-NC.com logo

2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Events
(More Events)
4 BD| 4.5 Bath| Luxury Oceanfront Escape

Stunning multi-level oceanfront 1/2 duplex with King, 2 Queens, Twin and Double/Twin Bunk. Linens supplied. Features oceanfront master with whirlpool, decks with seating, gazebo with beach access, completely equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, wet bar...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Emerald Isle Retreat with Private Pool &...

Welcome to your dream vacation escape on Emerald Isle! This gorgeous three-bedroom, two-bathroom vacation rental offers everything you need for an memorable hideaway, including a private pool & a golf cart for your use. Located in a prime...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Spacious 6BR Emerald Isle Beach House wi...

Welcome to your Emerald Isle hideaway—an oceanside 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath getaway designed for families and groups. This roomy home features a full kitchen plus a kitchenette, a bright living room, and a separate family room so everybody has space to...

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

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...