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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Charming 1-bedroom apartment in enchanti...

New Bern is waiting for you at this 1-bedroom apartment. This fabulous space features a comfortable living room with a full bed, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. Guests can appreciate the calming ambiance of the queen bed in the...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Oceanview condo with 4 pools & 2 hot tub...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Feel the ultimate beachfront hideaway at Summer Winds, a striking oceanfront condo located in the heart of Indian Beach, NC. This property offers a plethora of amenities...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Dog-Friendly 3 BR Cottage w/ Fenced Yard...

Dog-Friendly Cottage, 3 BR 2 B. Q * Q * B (D down, S up). Island Club linen service with beds made and No Worries Triple Sheeted beds. Good horizon view from this calming and private location just mins. from the ocean access. Dishwasher...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...