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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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3BR + 2 Baths Cottage | The Point + Step...

Island Retreat keeps your Emerald Isle vacation close to what matters most — the beach. Located on The Point and just steps from the sand, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow gives families a comfortable home base with plenty of room to settle...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
2nd Floor Ocean View Condo•Private Bea...

Savor coastal living from this 2nd-story Ocean-View Studio, refreshed with a calming, beach-inspired design with subtle retro touches.The Ocean is visible from the window, and Private Gazebo access leads to a peaceful, secluded stretch of beach just...

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

Sea Smile - 3 BR Home

Sea Smile is a beautiful coastal getaway with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Located in Emerald Isle, this inviting home offers the ideal place to relax while appreciating everything the Crystal Coast has to offer, including Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...