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2026 Emerald Isle Southern Guide

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The Crows Nest: Dog-friendly townhouse,o...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Escape the everyday and discover the extraordinary on a calming hideaway to the North Carolina coastline. Spend your days on the shores with rented water equipment like...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Always N Season, Almost Oceanfront House...

Totally Renovated! –Fun is Always N Season when you visit this 7 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, Almost Oceanfront property with a Private Swimming Pool (pool may be heated for a fee of $650/week + tax) and Hot Tub. Only a few steps from the beach, which is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Shimmy's Ocean Club Oceanfront Surf Shac...

Tucked in the center of the Crystal Coast, our comfortable beach getaway sits ocean-front above the dune in the Ocean Club complex. Watch sunrise with coffee from our roomy back porch; let the waves lull you to sleep as you snooze on the back-porch...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Kathryn’s is a chic little bistro in the heart of Emerald Isle that is sure to appeal to food lovers, martini fans, and wine aficionados alike. The small restaurant features a rich menu of rotating specialties and extensive drinks, and is the...

Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar is a solid destination for a little Crystal Coast vacation atmosphere – an environment which perfectly complements a varied menu chock-full of seasonal and local seafood specialties. The restaurant is decked out...

Southern hospitality, delicious home cooking, and a stunning atmosphere in the heart of Emerald Isle are all combined at The Trading Post Southern Food & Spirits – one of Emerald Island’s favorite destinations for great easts and...