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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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4 BDR-Ocean Front Townhome in Pine Knoll...

Escape to Oceans 2 for the ideal oceanside getaway! This remarkable unit is one of only 16 in the community, and offers a remedy for all your woes, with striking vistas of the ocean and the relaxing sounds of distant waves. Upon arrival, you'll be...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Amazing Views - OCEANFRONT 1/2 Duplex!

We are "locals" in Emerald Isle, and pleased to host you in our comfortable oceanfront home, Sea Star. Whether you are looking for a charming hideaway, a fun gathering place for the family, or an appealing fishing destination, Sea Star is the place...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

A Southern Exposure, Oceanfront House in...

A Southern Exposure is a statuesque Oceanfront 8 Bedroom, 6 Full-Bath, 1 Half-Bath home. Savor the convenience of being right on the water and all of the space for your entire event to appreciate. Make A Southern Exposure your choice for your next...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

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...