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Emerald Isle, NC!  Sound Front Cottage -...

Briggadune provides its guests with the best that Emerald Isle has to offer. For the adventurer and explorer, direct access to Bogue Sound provides open waters for kayaking, jet skiing and all types of aquatic fun. For the hunters and gatherers...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Bright 3BR Beach Home with Deck & Ocean ...

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Queen, 2 Doubles, 2 Twins. Linens included with beds made.Just for the Halibut East is a 1/2 oceanfront duplex that combines comfort, convenience, and striking vistas. Features include central air & heat, enclosed hot & cold...

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

Amazing Ocean views from our beautiful u...

The Pelican’s Post is a roomy 4-Bedroom, 4-Bath duplex located on a high lot with striking vistas of the ocean from all levels. Located just across the street from the beach access on a rather cul-de-sac. Just mins. away from Emerald Isle where...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...