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2026 Emerald Isle Ice Cream Guide

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Eventide at The Point of Emerald Isle, B...

Upfront acknowledgement.......Our home is offered on Vacation Rental By Owner as a courtesy to guests who prefer the Vacation Rental By Owner community. We approve reservations on a case-by-case basis and do not offer the "Book Now" feature because...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cot...

This classic beach bungalow is located just one block from the beach and Bogue Inlet. Being so close (3min walk) accepts for a convenient walk to splash and tan ocean side or catch world class red drum while fishing the Bogue Inlet! From the moment...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

4 J's Cafe and Bakery offers cheesecakes, pastries, layer cakes, sheet cakes, personal shortcakes, muffins, scones, cookies, brownies, macaroons, biscotti, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, lattes, chai lattes, and several other varieties of...

Nothing says vacation like enjoying an ice cream after a long and sunny day at the beach, and Emerald Isle visitors can treat their taste buds with a visit to one of the most well-known ice cream destinations in the country - Ben &...

There’s nothing more traditional and beachy than indulging in an ice cream cone or some burgers and fries after a long day on the sand, and  Dairy Queen is a time-tested spot to feast on easy-going fare. Open throughout the summer months...

Emerald Isle beachgoers who want to feast on sweet and salty fare will feel right at home at the convenient and always tempting DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant Emerald Isle. Situated just a block or two away from the oceanfront, and easy to reach...