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2026 Harkers Island Activities Guide

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Top Level 2BR Condo - Awesome Ocean View...

Savor impressive ocean vistas from this top-floor, oceanfront condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (K*2S). This condo comes with Wi-Fi, 3 TVs, and a washer/dryer for added convenience. Bedroom 1: A plush king bed ensures restful nights in the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Healios, Oceanfront House in Emerald Isl...

Heal the worries of your regular hustle and bustle here at Healios! This adorable 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, oceanfront wonder in Emerald Isle is nothing short of mythical! Take a seat on a attractively furnished deck while you sip your morning coffee...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Wonderful retreat in heart of town - WiF...

Sitting just two blocks from the historic waterfront via Front Street, Beaufort Villas #C offers a ideal place to kick back and relax while still being in the heart of Beaufort! Whether you have come to soak up the sunshine on the sand or discover...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...