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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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Pirate Haven, Soundside House in Beaufor...

Pirate Haven is the ideal escape for some rest and relaxation. This comfortable Soundside 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Home in the Beau Coast Community of Beaufort offers striking sunrise and sunset vistas, community amenities, and a location near...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Almost Heaven: Dog-friendly corner townh...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Spend your vacation surfing, body boarding, and beachcombing at this two-story townhouse in the heart of Atlantic Beach, where the golden sand and crisp Atlantic waves are three...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

A Place At The Beach 325: Oceanview 1 Be...

Spend a fabulous week at the community of A Place At The Beach! Located in Atlantic Beach, this condominium complex is conveniently located to Morehead City, Beaufort, and Emerald Isle! From exploring Fort Macon, to playing Putt-Putt; shopping in...

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