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2025 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Sea Glass- Walking Distance to Front Str...
4.8
(6)

This bottom floor condo in Front Street Village is attractively appointed. You will appreciate the location, it’s adjacent to the Beaufort Hotel, 34 Degree North Restaurant and a short walk from the public boat ramp on Taylor’s Creek. The...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

A beautiful place W/ Ocean & Sound side ...
4.6
(35)

This Handsome & Modern Ocean side Cottage 3-story with 3 Bedrooms and 31/2 bath, one bedroom on first floor, two bedrooms on 2nd floor. Each bedroom has private full bath.Only 5 min walk to the beach,the Triple S Marina is just across the street...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 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...

A stone's throw away from the sand! Firs...

First floor, 2 Bedroom, 2 full bath beach condo on Emerald Isle literally a stones throw away from access to the beach! An spectacular spot to make memories with friends and family. We can't wait to host you!

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Beach Cottages #2-Pet Friendly Condo in ...

This impressive two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow in Atlantic Beach is the ideal coastal getaway. Just a two-min. walk from public beach access, you can start your day with the sound of waves and spend your afternoons soaking up the sun, all within...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

3 bedroom home in coastal resort communi...
4.5
(6)

Have fun with the whole family at our newly constructed Egrets Nest Cottage. Located in the resort neighborhood of Beaucoast. Conveniences are galore! Grand outdoor community pool, recreation center, fire pits, pickleball courts, man-made lake...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Dancing Dolphin, Almost Oceanfront House...

Dancing Dolphin is a impressive 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home in Indian Beach that is sure to be the ideal spot for your calming hideaway to the beach. A second-row home, its nearly oceanfront position grants close beach access and pretty vistas all...

  • Indian Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Activities for Kids on the Crystal Coast

Kids will find a world of ways to stay entertained on the Crystal Coast, thanks to an abundance of activities along the coastal beaches, the slightly-inland towns, and everywhere in between. From mini-golf and watersports, to rainy day visits to...

Hear and See the Sound of the Sea

Magnificent oceanfront artist-owned condo.. This fourth floor 3 Bed, 2 bath condo has unobstructed expansive ocean vistas from nearly every room. Walk-in tile shower in master bath. Kitchen with granite countertops and dishwasher. Incredible...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Bliss By The Beach, Oceanfront House in ...

Bliss by the Beach is a unique and extravagant oceanfront beauty! This hideaway features sizable windows and three eyecatching levels of outdoor space!Come relax by the beach and let your worries drift away in this blissful getaway. This home has...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

The 8 Best Beach Blankets and Towels for 2025

If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...

Sound Of The Sea North 205, Oceanview Co...

Sound of the Sea North 205 is a Second Floor 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community.Good ocean vistas. Living area. Dining area. Half Bath. Kitchen/Bar area with Microwave and Dishwasher. Bedroom #1 with King Bed. Bedroom #2...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Swansboro, NC Photos and Information

Though not too many Eastern NC visitors will encounter Swansboro unless they are en route to the Emerald Isle shoreline, this small coastal town is most certainly worth a second look. One of the oldest towns along the Crystal Coast, and easily one...

Walk to Beach: Emerald Isle Condo w/ Oce...

Private Balcony | Walk to Eateries | Property Name: 'TnT Vitamin C'Escape to Emerald Isle, NC, and relax in this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental. Savor comfortable indoor living with a flat-screen TV, a dining table, and plush couch...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Emerald Isle vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

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...