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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Beachfront condo with amazing ocean view...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.This oceanfront condo has everything you need for a calming hideaway at the beach! Along with direct beach access from the complex, you'll savor countless on-site fun, with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront Cottage with Private Beach Ac...

Escape to the serene beaches of Emerald Isle at this striking three-bedroom oceanfront vacation home for your ideal oceanside getaway. Appreciate the privacy of your own beach access and the beautiful vistas from the seating on the dune overlook As...

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

Oceanside Interior,Private Pool,Golf Car...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartOpen and Covered DecksPrivate PoolWiFi DESCRIPTION:Savor the moment and the current situation as you vacation in Emerald Isle. This wonderfully light filled...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 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...