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2026 Emerald Isle Birding 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
Oceanfront condo with shared pool, dock,...

Tucked away on the spectacular shores of Atlantic Beach, discover the striking Dunescape Villas. Centrally located by the close by beaches, stores, eateries, and more, this little getaway is the ideal spot to slip on your sandals and discover. For...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Short walk to ocean and sound! NEW HOT T...

Seas the Day makes it painless to relax and savor the striking, pristine beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, one of the least busy beaches in the Southeast. (Readers Digest #1 Beach in NC in 2024)Stay here and appreciate the entire...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

3BR Duplex - Ocean Front - Coast Guard R...

Stunning Oceanfront Duplex with Breathtaking Vistas! Welcome to your ideal beach hideaway! This attractively decorated oceanfront duplex features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, offering comfortable accommodations for everybody. Top Level All bedrooms...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...