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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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 Beaufort Kite House - Front Street 7 Be...

Walking distance to Beaufort Historic District, Eateries, Bars, stores, basketball/tennis courts, public dock and ferry service to beaches and Cape Lookout Lighthouse.Ideal for weddings, family and friend get-togethers, multiple family vacations.4...

  • Beaufort
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Oceanfront Treehouse Retreat | Private B...

The FeelWelcome to a really special oceanfront escape—designed by an architect to feel like you’re tucked into a coastal treehouse, surrounded by nature and the sound of the ocean.Set on over an acre of private oceanfront property, this home...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Pet-friendly, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pool, #...

Sun, Sand & Shorthairs – Your Atlantic Beach Retreat ☀️????Stay just mins. from the Atlantic Beach Circle, where the beach, stores, and eateries are all within simple reach. Spend your day in the sun, grab lunch close by, and end the evening...

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