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2026 Newport Nature Spots Guide

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Almost Beachfront, Almost Oceanfront Hou...

Located on a high dune, this nearly oceanfront home has huge open and covered decks with ample furnishings, and offers broad vistas of the ocean and sound from all levels! The beach access is across the street and just three homes down, making...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Spacious 3 Bedroom with Game Room & Golf...

You, Me and The Sea is a Middle Row Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. King * Double * 2 Bunkbeds. Island Club linens supplied. Step inside and discover a cavernous sanctuary that features not one, but two completely-equipped kitchens. Primary...

  • 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...

Soundfront Escape with Boat Lift & Pool ...

Top Shelf is a delightfully appointed soundfront getaway offering the ideal blend of coastal luxury and laid-back island living. Located on Bogue Sound and just a short walk to beach access, this home gives you the best of both worlds—calming...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

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...