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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots 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
Serene canal front 2-bedroom in Tradewin...

This Indian Beach mobile home features 2 inviting bedrooms, including a full bed and a twin bed. Guests will appreciate a calming experience with great outdoor entertainment space, including a screened porch, a full kitchen, living room with a couch...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Charming 2BR Beach Half-Duplex, Dog-Frie...

Welcome to Hatfield's Hideaway, where the salty breeze and sandy shores of Emerald Isle await your arrival! This beachside 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bungalow duplex is not just a vacation spot, it's a canine-friendly getaway where you and your furry...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Cottage at Pine Knoll Shores (Pet Friend...

Cottage at Pine Knoll Shores is a welcoming coastal getaway designed for comfort, convenience, and effortless beach living. Located in the peaceful, family-friendly community of Pine Knoll Shores, this single-story vacation home offers an ideal...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 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...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...