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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
Newly renovated soundside condo with pri...

Sprawling beaches, magical amusements, and comfortable living quarters make up this idyllic vacation. Close to your stay discover Circle Regional Beach, the North Carolina Aquarium At Pine Knoll Shores, Fort Macon State Park, and Island Express...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Toes in the Sand ???? Drink in Hand!  2 ...

NEW Remodeled Kitchen & Picture Windows as of Jan 2026! (not yet pictured)--Come live Beachfront on Emerald Isle. Where all your worries melt away! Watch the waves break along the shore, see dolphins swim along the coastline, make lifelong memories...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Nicely Furnished Bedroom & Private Bath....

Nice Brick Ranch home mins. to downtown Beaufort, Morehead City & Atlantic Beach. Sizable gorgeously furnished Bdrm. King size bed . Coffee pot, Microwave & Dorm Fridge. Extensive Private Bath.Ample parking for Boat or RV.High speed internet and...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

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...