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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Barefoot A, Oceanview Duplex with 3 bedr...

NEW for 2026: A hot tub will be installed in March for the A-side of the property.Get ready to leave your shoes behind and embrace casual coastal living at Barefoot A, a welcoming oceanview duplex on the west side that’s ideal for your next beach...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pet-friendly, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pool, #...

Sun, Sand & Shorthairs – Your Atlantic Beach Retreat ☀️????Just mins. from the Atlantic Beach Circle, this pet-friendly Queen Suite puts you close to the beach, stores, and eateries. Appreciate ground-level access, complimentary parking, and a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Oceanfront 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Duplex in Em...

Ocean front light and airy 3 bedroom (1 Queen, 2 Doubles, 1 Pyramid (double on bottom-twin on top) 2 Baths home with the master opening directly onto the ocean front deck. Lots of deck furnishings to take in an early morning sunrise or a handsome...

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