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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Panoramic Ocean & Sound Views, 2 min wal...

Third row with elegant ocean and sound vistas and very simple beach access with less than 2 min. walk to the sand. Sound access also available for kayaks and paddle boards. Located in the middle of the island, our Fantasea bungalow is conveniently...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Magnificent Sandcastle ocean-front 7br, ...

Oceanfront sand-castle, 7 BR, 5 B. K * K * K * K * Q * Q * B (D down, S up). Five bedrooms offer striking ocean vistas and four have private baths. This humongous, majestic sandcastle offers upstairs and downstairs entertainment areas and two other...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

Pennies From Heaven, Almost Oceanfront H...

Come appreciate our little slice of heaven at Pennies From Heaven a 3-bedroom, 2-bath Almost Oceanfront Vacation Home, located in the secluded area of the island called The Point. The Point is the ideal place for shelling, surf fishing and secluded...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

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...