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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Summer Winds B-233, Oceanfront Condo in ...

New to Summer Winds:-High-speed wireless internet (no wired access)-Saltwater heated indoor poolSummer Winds B-233 is a second-floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, oceanfront condo. The living room features great ocean vistas, a queen sleeper couch, and a...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
3BR Cottage – 3rd Row – Screened Por...

This comfortable, rustic beach bungalow offers a cozy layout with 1 Double bed, 2 Twin beds, and a Bunk bed, making it a great spot for a calming coastal hideaway. Linens are supplied with beds made prior to arrival, so you can settle in and start...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Oceanfront Point Location – 4BR Home w...

Feel coastal living at its best in this gorgeously appointed home located at the Point with pretty expansive ocean vistas. The home features 3 King beds and 2 Twin beds, comfortably accommodating families and groups. Linens are included with beds...

  • 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...

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...