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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
2nd-Floor Condo with Great View of Tenni...

Island Beach & Racquet Club G201Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'This second-floor, end condo with great vistas of tennis courts and pools has...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Toes in the Sand-Beachwalk 114, Oceanfro...

October 1st-March 31st-HOA now accepts 3 nighttime minimum stays!!! Come visit the beach in the off season!Welcome to "Toes In The Sand"! This 1st floor condo has everything a family needs to have a great week at the beach! Very clean...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Southwinds J12 in Atlantic Beach, NC

Discover the epitome of coastal living at Southwinds J12, a gorgeous condo located in Atlantic Beach, NC. This calming getaway offers two bedrooms, two baths, and tasteful furnishings for a comfortable stay. With a completely equipped kitchen...

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