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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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3BR + Loft, Walk to Beach, Porch Swing &...

Charming Soundside Cottage in Gated Royall Oaks – Walk to the Beach! Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the private, gated community of Royall Oaks (off Coast Guard Road), this delightfully furnished bungalow has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sunny, welcoming home, close to the beac...

This newly refreshed beach unit is close to the beach [15 homes] and tucked away on the best part of Emerald Isle. Our home is bright, sunny and outfitted with everything you’ll need to make you feel comfortable, with 3 Intelligent TV's, Keurig...

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

OCEANFRONT home with breathtaking views,...

Location, location, location! Unbelievably pretty, peaceful and beautiful vistas of the white sand beach and pristine, aqua color waters of the Atlantic Ocean for you to savor right from the deck/balcony and just steps away from a private beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...