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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Flip Flop Inn, Almost Oceanfront Duplex ...

Welcome to Flip Flop Inn - your laid-back coastal escape tucked inside a gated ocean-loving community packed with amenities and effortless beach access! From the moment you arrive, the vacation vibes kick in, inviting you to slow down, breathe in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Tuck Away - Stunning Ocean Front Designe...

Kick back and relax in this calm, chic, oceanfront escape. With private beach access, close by shopping and eateries you will fall in adore with Salter Path after staying at Tuck Away. This is a 5 star beach vacation experience with designer...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Secluded Ocean front home 7BR/5.5 BA wit...

Private, secluded ocean front home located in the maritime forest of Pine Knoll Shores; ideal for peaceful family getaways. (ocean vistas are limited due to trees and setback; see photos). 7 BR, 5 B + 1 half B. K * K * Q * Q *Q* 2twins, and 2 sets...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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...