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2026 Emerald Isle Hiking Spots Guide

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Modernist Waterfront House near Historic...

The Shorely Temple is a roomy mid-century waterfront getaway mins. from historic Beaufort, North Carolina. It's funky red exterior and modernist design make for a memorable and calming hideaway on the North River. Appreciate charming sunrises from...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Third-Floor Ocean-View Condo Overlooking...

This third-floor courtyard condo has a great view of the ocean! The primary bedroom has a queen bed and a 29-inch flatscreen TV. The second bedroom has two twin beds. The living room has a sleeper couch, a 32-inch flatscreen TV, and a DVD player...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Summer Dates Open! Private Beach Access!

- Private 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Atlantic Beach- Located right off the beach with private beach access (2 min. walk)- Perfectly centered on the Island with a 12 min. drive to Atlantic Beach & Morehead City to the North and a 12 min. drive to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...