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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Oceanside Interior Home,Private Pool,Gol...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHigh ChairHot TubHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPack'n PlayPrivate PoolScreened PorchWiFi throughout HomeDESCRIPTION:Welcome to Splash! A colorful and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Oceanside Condo in Atlantic Beach, NC-An...

Escape to coastal appeal at this inviting two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom vacation townhome, ideally located just steps from The Circle in Atlantic Beach, NC. With accommodations for up to six guests, it’s the ideal getaway for families...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Pelican Perch, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Pelican Perch is a ideal place for your next family vacation! 6-Bedroom, 4 1/2-Bath home on 3 living levels. Private, in-ground, oceanfront Swimming Pool. Cavernous Hot Tub overlooks the ocean! Game Room features a Pool Table, Ping Pong Table...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Cedar Island Ferry

Experienced Outer Banks travelers attest that a local ferry ride either to or from the barrier island shorelines is a huge part of the fun, and a relaxing 2.25 hour cruise across the Pamlico Sound is certainly a welcome diversion for many road-weary...

Cedar Island RV Park and Motel is the vacation destination that you and your family have been looking for! Our beaches remain one of the few areas along the east coast of the United States that remain completely untouched and in their natural state...

The Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge is a Mecca for coastal fishermen, hunters, birdwatchers, and everyday explorers, thanks to miles of undeveloped terrain in a uniquely coastal location. Found just northeast of Beaufort along NC Highway 12...

Take an engaging horseback ride along the pristine Southern Outer Banks shoreline with a trip to Cedar Island’s Outer Banks Riding Stables. This local horseback riding company may be a little out of the way for Crystal Coast vacationers, but...

Kayakers, mariners, and any visitor who adores an endless waterfront view will want to make a convenient but secluded stop at the boat ramp and launching area at Thorofare Bridge. Situated in the heart of Cedar Island, this little-known destination...