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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Oceanfront duplex with beautiful sunset ...

Top Notch West is a wonderfully furnished and completely equipped oceanfront duplex (West side). Located just steps from the gorgeous sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, dolphins are frequently seen from this home. This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
3 bed 2 bath Home 11 miles from Atlantic...

Looking for relaxation? Privacy? That vacation you have been needing? OUR home is the ideal home for just that! located 7.8 miles from downtown Beaufort, NC 3 roomy bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with tub in master bath. Evenings can also be spent sitting...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 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...

Sandpiper Hideaway - Easy Beach Access

Welcome to Sandpiper Hideaway, your ideal coastal escape tucked right on the line between Pine Knoll Shores and Indian Beach. This cavernous 5-bedroom, 4-bath getaway is designed for gathering, calming, and making lasting memories, all while...

  • Indian Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...