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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Sunshine Manor

Feel the historic appeal of downtown New Bern from this 3 bedroom 1940's refreshed bungalow walkable to Tryon Palace and everything downtown New Bern has to offer! Two marked parking spots available onsite with complimentary overflow parking...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Almost Phamily! - 2 bedroom cottage in A...

Come join us at Almost Phamily for a vacation you will always remember. This elegant, entirely modernized bungalow is just waiting for your family to appreciate. With two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two double beds, there is...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 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...

Wine Down: 4BR, 3.5BA, Almost Oceanfront...

Wine Down at Emerald Isle! This welcoming Almost Oceanfront House with 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Private Pool with Pool Bar, Recreation/Game Room, and Dog Run Area has so much to offer! Not to mention the Pool can be heated for $650/week ...

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