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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tu...

Welcome! You’re on beach time at The Chatty Dolphin!Rest, recharge and relax. We’re all about having fun in a casual beach setting and hope our home away from home provides this for you too! The area has so many things to offer and this...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beachwalk 205: After Dune Delight

Feel the essence of the Crystal Coast at Beachwalk 205, a serene oceanside getaway offering pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters just steps from your door. This three-bedroom condo welcomes you with generous natural light and a calming...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Stay steps from the sand with pool, tenn...

As the name suggests, a calming stay awaits you and your appreciated ones at Unwind to the Max! Located steps from the waves, this vibrant beach home features a sun-filled interior, shared pool access, and pretty ocean vistas. (The condition of...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...