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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Emerald Isle Beach House: Walk to the Sa...

A dreamy beach hideaway awaits at this 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental in Emerald Isle, NC, located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean! Whether you want to embark on a boating trip or stay on solid ground for some fishing, you can do it all with a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, ...

Heart of the Sunrise is a cavernous, private, oceanside, saltbox home among the trees with three decks near the Point in Emerald Isle. 3-min. nature walk to the beach on a private path from the neighborhood. Open floor plan on the top floor with a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Dock Holiday, Oceanview House in Atlanti...

Dock Holiday is a appealing 3rd-row oceanview home in handsome Atlantic Beach, filled with light, color, and comfort. The home is elegantly furnished and features a convenient location within walking distance to two beach access points. You can...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 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...