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2026 Newport Nature Spots Guide

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Mystic Pelican on The Canal. Dock.  Beac...

Bring your boat, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, and fishing poles. This home has it all! Private dock, two private boat ramps, and private beach access with parking. Plenty of places to discover. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Third-Floor, Direct Oceanfront Condo wit...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Freshly refreshed in 2024. Charmingly located and seductively peaceful, the oceanfront condo complex of Island Beach & Racquet Club is centrally located to area amusements...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Relax at this charming, classic beach co...

Ideal beach getaway for making memories at Emerald Isle! This classic, one level, beach bungalow is located on a peaceful street in the heart of Emerald Isle. Short walk or bicycle ride to eateries, grocery stores, mini golf. Two beach access...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Emerald Isle vacationers can take a quick trip across the bridge to the beach to enjoy a scenic trek through a coastal component of the Croatan National Forest with a visit to the Patsy Pond Nature Trail. Located just across the sound from the...