CrystalCoast.com logo

2026 Harkers Island Nature Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Events
(More Events)
Oceanfront Resort with Amazing Amenities...

Escape to our refreshed 2-bed, 2-bath ocean-view condo for the ideal family hideaway. Appreciate impressive vistas from the balcony, a king bed, and fun bunk beds. Dive into the outdoor pool with a water slide, play tennis or mini-golf, and relax by...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Cozy Cabin 1! Book your Spring and Summe...

Located feet away from the Intracoastal Waterway. Bring your boat; you have COMPLIMENTARY access to our private ramp with "no" wait time. Don't have a boat? Fish off our COMPLIMENTARY piers and clean your fish at the end of the dock or sit and...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Paradise at North River

Pretty 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home settled right on North River. Walk inside and to the inviting colors of the beach. Savor your morning cup of coffee as the sun rises over the sound. Bring your kayaks to float, or grab a fishing pole and appreciate...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Cape Lookout National Seashore

The Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile long stretch of the Southern Outer Banks barrier island terrain that runs from Ocracoke Inlet to the northeast side of Beaufort Inlet. Comprised of three separate islands – the North Core Banks...

The isolated Cape Lookout National Seashore has a wealth of hidden treasures, from wild horses to incredible seashells, but one of the Core Banks’ most unique destinations is the Cape Lookout Village Historic District. Located just inland of...