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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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The Sand Dollar Cottage: Remodeled with ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Escape to this striking beach home in Atlantic Beach, NC, where relaxation meets coastal appeal. With multiple levels, this roomy home offers plenty of room for the whole family...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kokomoe: Cozy Beach Retreat with Pool, G...

Welcome to Kokomoe – Your Ideal Beach EscapeLocated in the serene Spinnaker’s Reach neighborhood, Kokomoe offers the ultimate setting for a calming and memorable beach hideaway. This impressive 3rd-row oceanside duplex is just a short walk or...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Beautiful First Floor Oceanfront Condo S...

Welcome to Pirate's Hideaway! Located in pretty Pine Knoll Shores, Beachwalk is right across the street from the Aquarium and the Roosevelt Natural area. Pirate's Hideaway is located on the first floor (no stairs to climb) making it a breeze to...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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...