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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Oceanfront condo with shared pool, dock,...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Tucked away on the spectacular shores of Atlantic Beach, discover the beautiful Dunescape Villas. Centrally located by the close by beaches, stores, eateries, and more, this...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
1st Floor Unit With  Ocean View, Swimmin...

Dunescape Villas Condominiums are oceanfront and have 3 bedroom, 2 ½ baths, sleeping up to 6 people. You will enter through the front-screened porch, convenient for keeping rafts, beach balls, chairs and sandy shoes. The unit has a wet bar that...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Ocean View Condo - Pet-friendly, Ocean V...

Escape from life and relax at this peaceful getaway with an ocean view. This pristine, NEWLY refreshed, OCEAN VIEW queen suite condo is ideal for a couple, yet it can sleep up to 4 guests. Located in an oceanfront condo community in Atlantic Beach...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...