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2026 Cedar Island Activities Guide

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Coastal Charm Near Historic Beaufort & P...

Welcome to Blue Haven – Your Coastal GetawaySome places have a certain magic—you arrive, and it just feels like home. Located in the heart of Beaufort, North Carolina, Blue Haven is that kind of place. This Southern Outer Banks vacation rental...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Pet Friendly, Oceanside Interior Home Pr...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartPet FriendlyPrivate PoolRecreation RoomWiFi throughout HomeDESCRIPTION:Welcome to Magnolia Breeze! To vacation in the true southern fashion, you...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Oceanfront 4BR – Pet-Friendly & Spacio...

Escape to this 4-bedroom, 3-bath oceanfront home, ideal for your next family or group vacation. With 1 King bed, 2 Queens, and 2 Twins, it comfortably sleeps 8. Linens included with beds made, so you can relax the moment you arrive.Appreciate the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Cedar Island Ferry

Experienced Outer Banks travelers attest that a local ferry ride either to or from the barrier island shorelines is a huge part of the fun, and a relaxing 2.25 hour cruise across the Pamlico Sound is certainly a welcome diversion for many road-weary...

Cedar Island RV Park and Motel is the vacation destination that you and your family have been looking for! Our beaches remain one of the few areas along the east coast of the United States that remain completely untouched and in their natural state...

The Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge is a Mecca for coastal fishermen, hunters, birdwatchers, and everyday explorers, thanks to miles of undeveloped terrain in a uniquely coastal location. Found just northeast of Beaufort along NC Highway 12...

Take an engaging horseback ride along the pristine Southern Outer Banks shoreline with a trip to Cedar Island’s Outer Banks Riding Stables. This local horseback riding company may be a little out of the way for Crystal Coast vacationers, but...

Kayakers, mariners, and any visitor who adores an endless waterfront view will want to make a convenient but secluded stop at the boat ramp and launching area at Thorofare Bridge. Situated in the heart of Cedar Island, this little-known destination...