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2026 Cedar Island Nature Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Posh Pelican in Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Welcome to your ideal coastal hideaway! This striking 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home on the sound side offers a modern getaway with all the amenities you need. The roomy kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring a Bluestar gas stove, granite countertops, and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sunset Views & Easy Beach Access in Emer...

Feel serene coastal living with expansive ocean and sound vistas from multiple angles at this inviting 3BR, 2BA home. Sleeps 6 with two Queens and two Twins, all linens supplied and beds made for you. A wrap‑around deck and west‑facing sunset...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 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...

Beach Cottages #4-Pet Friendly Condo in ...

This beautiful two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow in Atlantic Beach is the ideal coastal getaway. Just a two-min. walk from public beach access, you can start your day with the sound of waves and spend your afternoons soaking up the sun, all within...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...

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...