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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
Emerald Dream, Oceanside House in Emeral...

Emerald Dream, is a New 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home that is the ideal place to spend your vacation to Emerald Isle! Private Pool and Hot Tub added in 2025!This home is a 2 min. flat walk to a public beach access at the end of Eagles Nest Drive (not...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
'The Tipsy Flamingo' ~ Incredible Salt M...

Book your next beach hideaway here at 'The Tipsy Flamingo,' a colorful stilt home just blocks from Atlantic Beach! This coastal getaway features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a private deck, and outdoor shower, so you can make the most of your time in the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Peaceful 3BR/2.5BA home, easy walk/bike ...

Unwind and savor fun in the sun at Emerald Isle beaches with the whole family at this comfortable 3BR(plus additional room)/2.5BA bungalow that is just a short 10-12 min. walk to the beach. Located on a peaceful side street of the island, this...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 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...

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...