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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Water View 1 Bedroom Townhome with Loft....

Enchanting 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, newly refreshed townhome with loft overlooking the water. Has one king size bed and two fold out twin beds. Charming new high-end furnishings throughout. Updated kitchen with high-end appliances and completely...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Multi-level, oceanfront condo with WiFi,...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Ocean Grove F-6 is a handsome, oceanfront condo located in Pine Knoll Shores' peaceful and comfortable Beacon's Reach. The living room features a enormous, wall-mounted flatscreen...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

A Place At The Beach 252 - Comfort, conv...

Welcome to Unit 252 at A Place at the Beach, a comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom second-floor condominium ideal for your next coastal hideaway. This well-appointed unit features a entirely equipped kitchen, a cozy living area with a sleeper couch...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Emerald Isle vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...