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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Open Thanksgiving Week! Ocean front & DO...

Charming Oceanfront Cottage: 3 Bedrooms, 2 BathsDiscover the ideal beach hideaway in this enchanting oceanfront bungalow, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, all on one level. Savor the roomy and bright great room, offering striking vistas of the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In ...

Anchors Aweigh is a historic home constructed in 1869 that is located in the heart of Beaufort's Historic District and has been remodeled to provide a comfortable vacation get away. Guests will find themselves near all the coastal amenities of the...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Ocean Front Condo Just Steps to the Beac...

Looking for a charming hideaway, a fun place for the family, or an impressive fishing destination, Char's Cozy Condo is the place to be! Unwind in the tall adirondack chairs on your private deck while looking at the ocean or watching the sunset or...

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