Beaufort-NC.com logo

2026 Cedar Island Nature Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Private Beach Retreat - Outdoor Living, ...

Welcome to CasaVerde – Your Private Emerald Isle RetreatOur bespoke, cavernous home is located at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, offering a serene private getaway just mins. from everything Emerald Isle has to offer. With a long driveway...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Ripple| Golf Cart · Private Beach · Ou...

Welcome Home to `Ripple` in Emerald Isle, NC. Ripple is a NEWLY RENOVATED, PET-FRIENDLY home that sleeps 8 guests and offers neighborhood PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS and a 6-person GOLF CART!!Located 4 blocks from the beach/private beach access, `Ripple...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Oceanview Unit in Desirable, Family-Frie...

Pine Knolls Shore area offers a more casual, family-aligned experience than most NC or SC resort areas are offering these days. The location of this community is set somewhat apart from the hustle and bustle, and the clean, broad beaches provide an...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...

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...