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2026 Cedar Island Nature Spots Guide

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The Gathering Place - 1 Block from Beach...

Freshly remodeled 5 Bedroom, 3 bath, beach home located one block from the ocean in Duck Horn Estates. Approximately one mile to eateries and shopping and one mile from Cape Carteret Bridge accepting painless access on and off the island during the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oceanfront, 2nd-Floor Condo with Balcony...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.A Place At The Beach offers broad amenities and one of the best family getaways imaginable - there's practically no reason to ever leave the resort grounds! Can't you just see...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Beautiful Third-Floor Home in Oceanfront...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.The Place at the Beach is ready for you to appreciate all of its extraordinary amenities. Imagine the excitement on everybody's faces as they approach the outdoor swimming pool...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

The Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge is a Mecca for coastal fishermen, hunters, birdwatchers, and everyday explorers, thanks to miles of undeveloped terrain in a uniquely coastal location. Found just northeast of Beaufort along NC Highway 12...

Kayakers, mariners, and any visitor who adores an endless waterfront view will want to make a convenient but secluded stop at the boat ramp and launching area at Thorofare Bridge. Situated in the heart of Cedar Island, this little-known destination...