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2026 Newport Nature Spots Guide

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OCEANFRONT with Amazing Views

With steps leading directly to the beach - what more could you ask for? You would be renting the west side. The vistas from this home are amazing no matter which direction you look. Sitting on the highest point of land in Emerald Isle, Cloud Nine is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
beautiful resort villa steps from beach

Atlantic Beach’s handsome beaches, close by attractions, and delicious seafood have kept guests coming back year after year. The oldest of five resort towns, this calming destination is the home of beachside resort, Atlantic Beach (Formerly...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Emerald Oasis - Live the Oasis Life

This oceanview home in Emerald Isle offers a cavernous and versatile layout designed for comfort, relaxation, and coastal living. The property features two bedrooms along with two additional flex spaces, accepting guests to effortlessly accommodate...

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

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...