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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Historic Downtown Gem | Walk to Shops & ...

???? Downtown Gem | Walk Everywhere | Fire Pit & BikesFeel the ideal blend of historic appeal and modern comfort in this handsomely restored 1895 home right in the heart of downtown New Bern. Higgins Downtown Depot offers exclusive access to the...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Direct beach access - 4BR Modern Beach H...

Feel gorgeous ocean vistas and sunsets from this delightfully decorated, semi-oceanfront coastal home, just one lot back from the beach! Appreciate Direct Beach Access via a landscaped walkway. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features a reverse...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Paradise Palms! in A Place At The Beach ...

Heaven Palms is ready for your calming or rejuvenating vacation! A Place at the Beach has the BEST outdoor pool on the island, and features a waterslide using tubes, and a nice relaxing shallow end for little ones. This first floor, 2 bedroom unit...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...