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2025 Emerald Isle Hiking Spots Guide

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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...

The Salty Pelican in Atlantic Beach NC
5.0
(14)

Fly away and indulge in the ideal beach hideaway at The Salty Pelican! This striking getaway is ideal for those who adore spending time outdoors. Start your mornings with a calming coffee on the private deck off the primary bedroom, or savor a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

The Oasis.3BR Entire unit with Private Y...

Welcome to The Oasis – A calming 1158 square foot, 1-story home with 3 bedrooms in New Bern is the ideal getaway for relaxation. The ideal spot for family & friends, you will adore this private getaway in New Bern!

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

WATERFRONT! Tranquility bytheSea, CShore...
4.3
(24)

Waterfront! CShore Beach Home, Tranquility by the Sea, is on the Water, the NC Sound across from the Beach. Affectionately called The Wedding Cake House! A Stunning family home, 3200 sq ft sizable, and it’s only a few steps to reach the water...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

1st floor oceanside condo at Island Beac...

Island Beach & Racquet Club B109Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Welcome to your ideal family hideaway at this striking oceanfront condo in...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

 PET FRIENDLY rooms available, short wal...
4.7
(85)

The room is located inside of an Eco-friendly hotel. It is set up like a condo, all one room, with a Queen bed, a sleeper couch, private bathroom, sink area outside shower and toilet room, full kitchen minus an oven; sink, microwave, coffee maker...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Upscale Oceanfront, with Panoramic Views
5.0
(35)

Stunning ocean vistas. Upscale luxury in a beach home with expansive seascape vistas. This oceanfront bungalow has been floor-to-ceiling refreshed with an fresh modern coastal vibe that was designed by Susie to keep all different styles of visitors...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Driving on the Beach - Crystal Coast 4x4 Beaches

The Crystal Coast has more than 85 miles of coastline, which includes 56 miles of protected and unspoiled beaches that make up the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Because of this, folks will find plenty of stretches of sand where they can use their...

Kokomoe: Cozy Beach Retreat with Pool, G...
4.8
(9)

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
Sward Shack - Beautiful waterview
5.0
(2)

Come smell the salty ocean air and appreciate the warm sand between your toes at the Sward Shack! This home features 4 bedrooms and 3 and half baths. There are balconies on the front as well as on the back of the home. Pool is located directly...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Beaufort, NC Fishing Guide

Beaufort is a community that is obsessed with life on the water, so it should come as no surprise that fishing of all varieties is celebrated in this coastal town that’s found at the intersections of marshy creeks, major rivers, and miles-wide...

The Griffin House, Almost Oceanfront Hou...

The Griffin House is a delightful nearly oceanfront home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and 2 half baths. On two levels with privacy and space for all with the upstairs offering the bigger great room with primary living, dining, and kitchen...

  • 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...

Rainy Day Activities in Beaufort, NC

Even a town as sunny as Beaufort can be subjected to the occasional rainy day, but visitors will soon discover that a dreary afternoon is no reason to forego the fun in this small town destination that’s overflowing with on-site and...

Decks Ahoy, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...

Decks Ahoy, Mate! This 8 bedroom, 4 bath Oceanfront home has 2 Living, 2 Dining, and 2 Kitchen Areas! Ideal for sizable family gatherings! Decks Ahoy has everything your family wants on your coastal vacation! Appreciate your marvelous view from the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...