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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Atlantic Emerald, Almost Oceanfront Hous...

This beautiful 4-bedroom 2-bathroom Emerald Isle home is a true gem! Come stay in Atlantic Emerald and savor everything this home has to offer! This home is nearly Oceanfront and is just across the street from our extraordinary beach!Level One: This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Dreamsicle: Pool, Pup & Family Fun

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHot TubOpen and Covered DecksPack'n PlayPet FriendlyPing-Pong TablePrivate PoolIntelligent TVsWiFi throughout...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Oceanfront, Poolside, Summerwinds, ton o...

This ~1000 sq ft, oceanfront, oceanview, poolside condo is ideal for a fast hideaway or a week-long family vacation. The amenities in the Summerwinds community are unlike any other in the area! Game room, Indoor heated pool, Gym, Grilling areas...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...