Morehead.com logo

2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Events
(More Events)
Lazy Haven West-1/2 Oceanfront Duplex an...

PET FRIENDLY OCEAN FRONT 1/2 Duplex!! 3 bedroom, 2 bath oceanfront 1/2 duplex with expanded decks. Interconnecting doors make this home ideal for those wanting to be "together but separate" . Linens is 1 Queen, 2 Doubles and 1 Twin. Stackable...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
5th Floor View of Beach and Ocean- Full ...

Emerald Isle condo. One of the best vistas on the entire island because it's on the 5th floor. Two bedroom with really spectacular view of Beach and Ocean. Gated property. Close to grocery stores, eateries, water park, mini-golf, go-carts. Full...

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

Crystal Island Escape\n\n

Welcome to your calming island hideaway. Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, this striking beach home offers what you need for a memorable hideaway.Highlights:- 4 Cavernous Bedrooms: Comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, ideal for families or...

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

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

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...