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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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Family & Pet Friendly Retreat

Let the anxiety of your life end and the adventure of vacation begin, the min. you pull into the drive way. Set away from the road and surrounded by trees this is the ideal coastal escape. Adorable 3 bedroom/2bath beach bungalow. Lots of space when...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ward Creek Cottage Down East

Appreciate striking sunsets and Ward Creek vistas in this freshly refreshed home. Features include stainless appliances, luxury vinyl floor, ceiling fans in every room and tile shower. Located in Down East, known for duck hunting and fishing, the...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

AfterDune Shade-Dog-Friendly & Private, ...

Cavernous 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath Beach RetreatThis well-appointed home comfortably sleeps your group with a King bedroom, Queen bedroom, and a bunk room—ideal for families. Fresh linens are included, and all beds are made prior to arrival so you can...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...