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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Steps to Beach: Bright Emerald Isle Retr...

2,200 Sq Ft | Ocean Vistas | Board Games Supplied | Stargazing Nights | Dog Friendly w/ FeeWelcome to your next North Carolina coastal hideaway at this 4-bed, 3-bath vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, where sun, sand, and relaxation meet! Just 1...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Spacious 3 BR, Pet Friendly Ocean side h...

Beautiful, pet Friendly, single family beach home snuggled in a wooded lot with handicap beach access (Randy's Way) right down the street. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home offers tons of room for your family. A well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

4BR Half-Duplex on Emerald Isle’s Ocea...

4BR, 2BA oceanfront duplex in Emerald Isle with King, Queen, 2 Doubles and 3 Twins. Linens included. Unwind on open and covered decks with ocean vistas, savor morning coffee or sunset, and take the private dune walkway to the beach. Ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

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...