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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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Beachfront get away

Our home offers a cavernous vacation spot just right for the family. It is a 3 bed / 2.5 bath condo located in Pine Knoll Shores, just steps away from the beach. All linens are supplied in addition to a washer/dryer. Minimum 7-nighttime stay...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Relaxing Coastal Retreat, Elevator, Dog ...

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6Beds: 2 Queens | 2 TwinsLinens Supplied with Beds MadeEscape to this comfortable and well-equipped coastal getaway, ideal for families or modest groups looking to savor a calming beach vacation. With three bedrooms...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Black Dog Beach House, Soundside House i...

Welcome to Black Dog Beach House – Your Ultimate Soundside Getaway!Escape to the tranquility of Black Dog Beach House, a incredible vacation rental located on the serene soundside of a beautiful ocean town. With 4 cavernous bedrooms and 2.5 baths...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...