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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Carolina Cabana - Emerald Isle Escape wi...

Ready to press pause on real life and hit play on vacation mode? Carolina Cabana is your dream beach hideaway—where laid-back luxury meets sun-soaked adventure, just steps from the shining shores of Emerald Isle.Beach Life, But BetterWake up and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Pier Pointe 5A1 - 2BR Ocean Front Condo ...

This ocean front condo is conveniently located on the 1st floor. Featuring two bedrooms and two baths, this condo comes with Wi-Fi, 3 TVs, a washer/dryer, and direct beach access via boardwalk from the living room. Bedroom 1: Featuring a queen bed...

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

Dog-friendly home with ocean/sound views...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Cavernous home comfort and a convenient location just a short walk from the beach are yours at this Pine Knoll Shores heaven. Boasting a prime, ocean-view location within simple...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...