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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Pet-friendly, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pool, #...

Sun, Sand & Shorthairs – Pet-Friendly Suites ☀️????Just 5 mins. from the Atlantic Beach Circle, this pet-friendly King Suite offers painless access to the beach, stores, and eateries. Appreciate ground-level access, complimentary parking, and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Seabatical East, Almost Oceanfront Duple...

Seabatical East is an nearly oceanfront treasure! This cavernous family getaway with Atlantic Ocean vistas inside and out features 2 bathrooms and sleeps 8 in 3-bedrooms and 1 additional room.On the lower level, appreciate those vistas from the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

'The Lookout' Indian Beach Condo w/ Pool...

Steps to Eats & Essentials | Furnished Balcony | Beach Supplies | Family FriendlyKick back, relax, and appreciate painless access to the sand and surf at this Indian Beach vacation rental—ideal for your coastal escape! Wake up with a invigorating...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 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...

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...