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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Lou Sea Ann East - Oceanfront Duplex - 4...

Get ready to vacation at this prime location near downtown Emerald Isle! Lou Sea Ann East is an Oceanfront Duplex with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.Featuring a 1st level greatroom with broad and modern living, dining, and kitchen, this property...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront Luxury Home Pine Knoll Shores...

Wake up to beautiful ocean vistas in this cavernous 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom oceanfront home located in the serene Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, this open-concept beach getaway features a kitchen with ample...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Spacious Coastal Retreat with Pool & Bea...

The week of 8/16 has been reduced 15%. NO PROMO CODE NEEDED!Escape to this roomy 6-bed, 4-bath beach home that sleeps 12 with a mix of King, Queen, bunk, and Twin beds — all linens supplied and beds made for you. Spend sunny days by your own...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...