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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Remodeled coastal style townhouse with o...

Escape to a gorgeous townhome-style condo in Atlantic Beach, NC, where ocean vistas, sound vistas, and a secluded panorama overlooking Ft. Macon State Park await you. This cavernous 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit is the ideal family-friendly getaway...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Condo by the ocean with a pool, tennis, ...

This enchanting condo near the ocean is bright, airy, and calming. Sip a drink on the screened porch. After a full day at the beach, come home to kick back on the living room couch while you appreciate a peaceful read or a good movie, ballgame, or...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 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...

Glasshouse East, Oceanfront Duplex in Em...

Glasshouse East is a beautiful Oceanfront Duplex with 4 Bedrooms and 2 Baths, with Breathtaking Vistas from the living spaces and oceanfront bedrooms! In addition to the exceptional vistas, this home has a Hot Tub (see item #19 below). Located in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...