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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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Crystal Coast Getaway

This striking 4-bedroom coastal hideaway offers impressive vistas of the ocean and marina. Unwind and relax in the roomy living area, which features comfortable seating and huge sliding glass doors tray showcase the gorgeous scenery. The entirely...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Nautical Club 708, Soundfront Condo in I...

Escape to Nautical Club 708, where luxury and tranquility meet. Located on the seventh floor, this sound-front condo features gorgeous vistas of both Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, accepting you to relax in style while taking in the pretty...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Quiet suburban neighborhood

Welcome to your dream hideaway in New Bern! This charmingly refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is the epitome of comfort and convenience. Located on a peaceful dead-end street, this getaway offers a serene escape while being just a stone's throw...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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...