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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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New Bern Vacation Rental: Close to Neuse...

Unwind with a family getaway in historic New Bern, NC, at this impressive 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental! Located near top attractions, like the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola and Tyron Palace in downtown New Bern, as well as plenty of outdoor...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cross Pointe, Oceanfront House in Emeral...

Cross Pointe is oceanfront magic. This 6 Bedroom, 5 Bath home is just what you need for a beach front vacation! Cozy living areas, oceanfront bedrooms, private 14'x28' pool, completely supplied kitchen, wifi and nice sized TVs in all bedrooms as...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Beautiful Bogue Shores 1st Floor Studio ...

You need a nice vacation and we have what you are looking for! This open concept studio is ideally located on the sound-side and directly across the street from the beach. It's designed with vacation in mind and has everything you need for a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 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...

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...