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2026 Harkers Island Activities Guide

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Red Buffalo| Steps to beach and town.

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Flexible Arrival/Departure Days800 feet to the nearest beach accessBed Linens and Bath TowelsFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerDog Friendly (2 max-$150ea)Located off Janell Lane - In the heart of townSavor this...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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The Emerald Isle A-Frame • 2nd Row •...

Bodhi's Retreat - A Rare, Stylish & Modern Beach Escape on Emerald Isle!Steps to Beach • Stylishly Restored A-Frame • Dog Friendly • Bikes IncludedWelcome to Bodhi's Retreat, a one-of-a-kind A-frame on Emerald Isle that has been elegantly...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

“Shore Thing” at our spacious Beachf...

“Shore Thing” – East Townhome***** NEW for 2023!!! *****- Brand new LARGE pool (38FT x 16FT) finished in March 2023. Pool heater available for $250/wk. - Replaced all floor (Carpet and vinyl) with Luxury vinyl Plank Flooring throughout...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Cape Lookout National Seashore

The Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile long stretch of the Southern Outer Banks barrier island terrain that runs from Ocracoke Inlet to the northeast side of Beaufort Inlet. Comprised of three separate islands – the North Core Banks...

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is one of the most distinctive lighthouses along the Outer Banks coastline, due to its black and white diamond-patterned exterior, as well as its remote location along the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accessible only...

Visitors who want to experience the Outer Banks of centuries ago, or get an up-close view of the distinctive black and white diamond patterned Cape Lookout Lighthouse can simply hop aboard a ferry from Harkers Island to the Cape Fear National...

The isolated Cape Lookout National Seashore has a wealth of hidden treasures, from wild horses to incredible seashells, but one of the Core Banks’ most unique destinations is the Cape Lookout Village Historic District. Located just inland of...

Captain Joe has been fishing the waters of coastal North Carolina his entire life, a Crystal Coast native with over 30 years experience he has traveled the Eastern seaboard as a professional waterman and USCG licensed master working in commercial...

Trace the historic roots of Harkers Island and its centuries-long life on the water with a visit to the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center. Located in the heart of Harkers Island along Island Road, (an authentic Crystal Coast...

Take a trip to small and friendly Harkers Island for an opportunity to enjoy a chartered fishing trip that’s as casual or as targeted as you’d like. Able to cater to the die-hard fishermen as well as the everyday vacationing families...