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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Comfortable Condo with WiFi, Washer/Drye...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Discover the ideal hideaway at this sound side end unit condo in handsome Atlantic Beach, NC, where striking ocean and sound vistas await you. This cavernous getaway is designed...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
4BR 2nd Row Duplex w/ FANTASTIC Ocean Vi...

Treasure the exceptional vistas from every level of Sea Winds-East; a second-row, semi-oceanfront duplex just one lot from the beach on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Savor DIRECT BEACH ACCESS via a boardwalk! This roomy home features 4 bedrooms, a...

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

Surf Sounds Beach Retreat, Enter your Re...

Welcome to Surf Sounds West! Find your next escape in this newly remodeled beach home with refreshed appliances and furnishings. Catch some sun and Atlantic breezes on the deck with ocean vistas, or cross the street for direct beach access. Two...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

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...