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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
2 Blocks to Shore: Atlantic Beach Home w...

Patio w/ Picnic Table & Charcoal Grille | Beach Gear Supplied | Outdoor ShowerA bathing suit and sunscreen are all you need to bring to this 4-bed, 3-bath townhome! Just a short walk to the Atlantic Beach coastline, this cavernous vacation rental is...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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Ideal for your family vacation or corporate getaway.At Bogue Shore Club, located in the heart of Pine Knoll Shores, you will find 'little piece of heaven'. Here you will see the unspoiled beauty of the pristine beaches while still being in close...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Dog-friendly cottage across from the wat...

Sea Grass CottageOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Full of the classic charms of North Carolina's Crystal Coast, this adorable bungalow brings...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...