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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Relax & Recharge w/LUXE Spa•Pool•Gym...

“It takes a lot to blow me away, but for real, this home BLEW ME AWAY. Everything about the home is quality.” – Amy Y.Settle into Surf + Soul—your laid-back oceanside getaway designed for connection, movement, and rest. Start the day in the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Family Tides, Almost Oceanfront House in...

Make family ties with this pretty new build home. At Family Tides the memories will abound in this 5 bedroom, 4.5 Bath Almost Oceanfront home! With a 16'x 35' private pool (may be heated for an addtional $650/week + tax) simple beach access and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Cozy studio in gorgeous Atlantic Beach w...

Feel Atlantic Beach like a local in this 1-bedroom studio. The space offers a superb living room with a comfortable couch bed, ideal for calming after a day of exploring. Guests appreciate a calming ambiance with superb climate control, including...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

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...