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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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Due South - Oceanfront Condo in the hear...

Escape to your ideal beach hideaway at this striking oceanfront condo at Dunescape Villas, Building 4—an ideal spot for a calming family vacation. Step out onto balconies off both the living room and master bedroom, where you’ll be treated to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanside Condo Complex- Pine Knoll Shor...

3BD/2.5BA condo in Pine Knoll Shores. COMMUNITY POOL! *Formerly listed as "Oasis @ PKS" Property ID # 2558830 Please see reviews from 2022 at end of this description. 5.0 STARS with 13 submitted reviews, 9 shown at bottom of description...please...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 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...

Oceanfront Updated 5BR Duplex. Dog frien...

Cloudburner East is a comfortably furnished and entirely equipped 5BR/3BA oceanfront duplex (East side) located steps from the sandy beaches and handsome waters that make you understand why Emerald Isle gets its name. This marvelous home sleeps 11...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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...