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2026 Emerald Isle Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Pine Knoll Oasis Private Pool Beach Acce...

Tucked beneath coastal trees in Pine Knoll Shores, this private getaway features a gorgeous resort-style pool, cavernous indoor-outdoor living, and painless access to the beach.BYOB - Bring Your Own Boat!Professionally designed for families and...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Southwinds Hideaway| Pool · Private Bea...

A tucked-away two-bedroom condo inside the gated Southwinds resort community in Atlantic Beach — private boardwalk beach access, two outdoor pools, and full resort luxury stack as the oceanfront units, at a more comfortable price point. King bed...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

The Cottage on Hancock - entire historic...

This private historic bungalow (c. 1850) is located in the heart of historic downtown New Bern and steps away from shopping, dining, and the waterfront. The bungalow was originally a law office and sits on the property of the historic Coor-Cook...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Are You Ready for a Summer of FUN? The Salty Pirate Waterpark is now open for the 2024 season! Compact outdoor waterpark offering tube and mat slides, a children's area and deck area. The park will be opening in May 2024 for another exciting season!