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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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2nd Floor Studio- Overlooking Pool!

Bogue Shores is a cozy condotel conveniently located in Atlantic Beach facing the sound. Savor all the amenities you could ask for with a roomy pool, kiddie pool, day dock and picnic tables. Take a short walk over to the Beach with the private beach...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
2 Bedroom Ocean Resort Peppertree, up to...

Super convenient location and in 2020 completely rebuilt down to the studs, and of course refreshed the interiors. This is our appealing 1,000 square foot 2-bedroom condo at Peppertree oceanfront resort. Features top floor beachfront ocean...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Sea breezes and sun in historic old town...

Bright, comfortable, and convenient bungalow on a peaceful street just a block away from Taylor Creek in the Beaufort historic district, with off-street parking. A short walk from shopping and great bars/eateries on Front St., or take a walk to the...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...