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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Point Prospect Shores- Ocean Front Condo

There's nothing better than waking up to the view and sound of blue ocean waves rolling onto the beach! At Point Prospect Shores, you can savor the charming ocean vistas from your bedroom, or while appreciating an evening on the back deck. This...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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 elegantly furnished deck while you sip your morning coffee and...

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

Spacious ocean view home. Just a 3 minut...

This striking home offers all you need for your stay at the beach! It is one side of a duplex located in a peaceful neighborhood within a 3 min. walk to the beach. The family room/ kitchen areas on the top floor offer handsome ocean vistas...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...