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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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3rd-row beach cottage with ocean views, ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Fall in adore with North Carolina's Crystal Coast at this classic, ocean-view beach bungalow! Located among an enclave of live oak, the home sits atop a stilted perch providing a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Casa Bianco, Oceanfront House in Emerald...

Vacation in this Ocean Front Luxury in the heart of Emerald Isle! With 6 roomy bedroom suites, (5 Direct Ocean Front) and 7 1/2 Baths there is plenty of room for the whole family! An elevator is available to all levels, making the reverse floor plan...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Sunny, welcoming home, close to the beac...

This freshly refreshed beach unit is close to the beach [15 homes] and tucked away on the best part of Emerald Isle. Our home is bright, sunny and outfitted with everything you’ll need to make you feel comfortable, with 3 Intelligent TV's, Keurig...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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...