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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Spacious 5-BR Beach Getaway with Ocean V...

Welcome to Casa del mar Esmeralda! This cavernous 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation home is ideally located in a beachfront cul-de-sac in the charming Ocean Crest subdivision, just steps from the sand and close to everything Emerald Isle has to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Hot Tub & Firepit!! Couples Coastal Luxe...

Welcome to your ultimate charming couple's hideaway! Escape to the beautiful coast of Emerald Isle, where sun, fun, and good times meet tranquility and intimacy in a secluded, couples-only beach sanctuary. Located away from the busy highways, our...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Ocean Breeze & Poolside Ease–Perfect D...

You’ll fall in appreciate with this 5-bedroom, 4-bath oceanfront home, designed for relaxation, fun, and memorable memories. Whether you're soaking in ocean vistas from the private pool or appreciating a cool drink under the covered oceanfront...

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

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...