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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Second Wynd, Luxury Home, Private Pool, ...

Second Wynd in Emerald Isle is a newly modernized coastal getaway where every bedroom features a private en-suite bath for comfort and privacy. Tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood, this thoughtfully furnished home blends modern luxury with casual...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Sandy Step: Dog-friendly, close to beach...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Escape the everyday and experience the extraordinary when you book this impressive vacation rental in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Circle Regional Beach Access is only 500 feet...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Coral  Cottage in Beaufort Historical Di...

The Coral is our newly refreshed compact studio that has a queen size bed, no kitchen but a modest refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, TV & dvd player, wifi, 2 cruiser bicycles and helmets, 2 body boards, cooler, 2 beach towels, 2 beach chairs...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...