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2026 Emerald Isle Ice Cream Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Waterfront Oasis - Sleep 10

Feel the ultimate in coastal living at our striking 4-bedroom home with expansive marina and ocean vistas! This opulent property is ideally located to offer painless access to the marina and the beach. The home features roomy and elegantly appointed...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Colony by the Sea 301 | Oceanview 2BR Co...

Welcome to Colony by the Sea Unit 301, a calming oceanside condominium located in the calming coastal community of Indian Beach along North Carolina’s impressive Crystal Coast. Tucked among natural maritime foliage and dunes, this striking getaway...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Tuck Away - Stunning Ocean Front Designe...

Kick back and relax in this calm, chic, oceanfront escape. With private beach access, close by shopping and eateries you will fall in adore with Salter Path after staying at Tuck Away. This is a 5 star beach vacation experience with designer...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

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 &...

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...

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...