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Living Under The Rainbow, Almost Oceanfr...

Vacation "Under the Rainbow" in this 5-bedroom + Playroom, 3-bath Home. Only one home from the ocean on three living levels and beach access is just 75 yards from the home!Ground Level: Bonus playroom, bedroom and full bathroom (with dedicated...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Blue Water, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...

Savor the view of seemingly countless Blue Water in this 7-Bedroom, 5-Bath home on three living levels. Located in the exclusive Dolphin Ridge subdivision at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac street on an oceanfront "rear key" lot. Private oceanfront...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Tarheel West | Second-Row Beach Duplex |...

5 Bedrooms | 4 BathroomsBeds: 4 Queens | 2 Bunk BedsWelcome to A Tarheel West, a roomy 5-bedroom, 4-bath half duplex located second row from the beach — offering a prime location with simple beach access and room for the entire family.Designed for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...