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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
Oceanfront house with many upgrades in t...

This gorgeous bungalow offers a floor plan that will fit any vacationer's needs. Third floor has an open living area, principal bedroom with private bath & a half bath. Second floor has 3 bedrooms with 1 bath. Private walkway to the beach.Bedroom...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sound Front Home with Dock (Downeast Ret...

Discover the epitome of coastal living at Downeast Retreat, a gorgeous sound-front property. This gorgeous home features four roomy bedrooms and three extravagant baths. The heart of the home is a modern open kitchen with gleaming stainless steel...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

OF, Elevator, Hcap-Friendly, Hot Tub, Do...

6 Bedrooms (3 Masters), 5 Baths - Oceanfront Luxury with Elevator & Hot tubThis broad oceanfront home features 2 Kings, 3 Queens, 2 Twins, and a Bunk with Trundle with linens supplied and beds made. The property is handicap-friendly with a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

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...