NewBern.com logo

2026 Cape Carteret Rainy Day Activities Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Events
(More Events)
SPECIAL! Oceanfront East SAVE 15% July 1...

Our oceanfront home is a sanctuary-a place to relax, relax, and rejuvenate. No better way to start your day than to listen to the waves & feel the ocean breezes!Each duplex side sleeps 12West Side Vacation Rental By Owner 337702haEach room has been...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Serenity by the Sea | Oceanfront·Deck S...

The entire second floor of a beachfront Atlantic Beach home — three bedrooms, unobstructed ocean vistas, and a deck swing that guests mention in nearly every single review. Steps to the beach, walkable to Amos Mosquito`s and Island Grille, and...

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

On The Rocks| 5BR· Walk to Beach· Deck...

✦ AT A GLANCE????️ 5-min. walk to beach — access directly across the street, simple for the whole group???? Three levels of wraparound decks — outdoor dining, porch swings, upper sundeck for sunsets???? Margaritaville bar on-site —...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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...