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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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Family Retreat with Hot Tub & Game Room ...

3 Bedrooms + 2 Bonus Rooms | 4 BathroomsBeds: 3 Kings | 1 Queen | 3 Bunk Beds | TrundlesSavor a striking coastal hideaway at this roomy home, just a short walk to the beach and packed with amenities for entertainment and relaxation. Designed for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Bogue Banks Beauty - Unit B:Updated two-...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located within walking distance of the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk and miles of pristine sands in either direction, this refreshed, two-story vacation rental is a ideal option for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Oceanfront condo with shared pool, dock,...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Tucked away on the spectacular shores of Atlantic Beach, discover the appealing Dunescape Villas. Centrally located by the close by beaches, stores, eateries, and more, this...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...