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2025 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Front St. Waterfront Cottage with Privat...

The only true waterfront rental home with water vistas from nearly every room and a private dock, 10 steps from your door! Very calming and natural decor-everything blends in with the handsome water that is just steps from your back door. When you...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
2nd row, beautiful views, quiet, wide un...

2nd Row DuplexWelcome to Sunset Dream East - This bright, striking, clean home has expansive ocean vistas from the main living area. This home has a reverse floor plan with the living room, entirely equipped kitchen, one bedroom with a queen bed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

  Oceanfront Home with Coastal Charm

Treat your friends and family to this mid-century architectural gem and savor striking vistas of pristine beach and the namesake waters of the Crystal Coast. With so many amenities, including a screened-in porch, outdoor shower, and other...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

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...