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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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Sassy Seagull East, Oceanfront Duplex in...

New for 2026: New decor and couch!Appreciate your next stay in Emerald Isle at this economical, pet-friendly, 3-bedroom, 2-bath Oceanfront Duplex! Located in striking Emerald Isle, on the Souther Outer Banks, Sassy Seagull East gives you their...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Waterfront on Taylor Creek-Floating Boat...

Welcome to The Simple Plateau — Your Waterfront Cottage on Taylor CreekStep onto the front porch and let the creek do the rest. Taylor Creek rolls by just beyond your railing, carrying with it a steady parade of sailboats, kayakers, wild horses on...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Peaceful 1-bedroom at Club Wyndham Fairf...

Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in appealing New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance to...

  • New Bern
  • 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...