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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Ocean-view 2nd-floor condo balcony, W/D,...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.An exceptional stay awaits you in this two-bedroom, two-bath oceanside condo with a private balcony and spectacular vistas. Explore beyond the beach by visiting Fort Macon, the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Fantastic 4-bedroom house with POOL at E...

Feel Emerald Isle like a local in this 4-bedroom home. With 2 king beds, 2 queen beds, and a twin bed with trundle, there’s plenty of space for everybody to relax comfortably. The home features 3 bathrooms, each equipped with a shower and a basic...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Posh, New, Ocean View Townhome in gorgeo...

3 bedrooms and 2.5 bath NEW Townhome just steps away from the beach and located in one of the newest communities in Emerald Isle! This family friendly condo provides a modern getaway while still remaining located in the heart of Emerald Isle.Thanks...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...