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2026 Emerald Isle Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Whitehurst Lookout on the Sound

Travel to Whitehurst Lookout along gently curved roadways and low-slung bridges, where you will find tranquility of mind and the joy of life on the coast. The road is a designated NC Scenic Byway, and for good reason— there is natural beauty...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Village West #20, Oceanside Townhouse in...

Village West #20 is a handsome Oceanside 2-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom townhome with elegant ocean vistas from the third floor master bedroom! Floor #1: Recreation Room with Queen Sleeper Couch (Linens are NOT Included for Sleeper Couch) and attached Full...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Beachwalk 315 - 4BR, 4BA - Oceanfront Co...

You'll be ready to walk along the sandy shore when you stay at Beachwalk 315! The pristinely landscaped, Oceanfront condominium community of Beachwalk is located in secluded Pine Knoll Shores, only mins. away from Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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!