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2025 Emerald Isle Activities Guide

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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...

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Sands Villa 518Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'The Atlantic Ocean awaits just across the dunes from this delightfully decorated, oceanfront...

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

T-N-T Vitamin Sea Oceanfront Condo - Eme...

"T-N-T Vitamin Sea " is a 2 bedroom oceanfront condo located in the fashionable Sound of The Sea Complex with 2 outdoor swimming pools(seasonal), clubhouse, tennis & pickle ball courts. Painless beach access from every unit. This gated community is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

The Bogue Island Fishing Pier is a legendary landmark for long time Emerald Isle vacationers. Built in the late 1950s, and operated by the same family for well over 40 years, the fishing pier is a paradise for anglers who want to take advantage of...

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...

77 West Bar

Live entertainment venue bringing a variety of bands, comedians, and acts to the Crystal Coast!

Bar 1957

Speakeasy themed craft cocktail & Bourbon bar located in Emerald Isle, NC.

Emerald Isle vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

Crystal Coast vacationers who are looking for a cool Happy Hour hang-out or a night of fun can head to the Emerald Club Tropical Beach Bar for an always entertaining world of ice cold drinks, good music, and plenty of good times. Located in the town...

From enjoying a charter fishing trip that’s guided by an experienced captain and crew, to renting your own vessel to leisurely cruise the surrounding Crystal Coast waters, there’s a lot of on-the-water fun waiting at Emerald Isle...

There’s a whole host of ways to have fun on the Emerald Isle waters with the help of Hot Wax Surf Shop. Located just off of Emerald Drive along Mallard Dr., this centrally located surf shop offers a lot more than just boards and board shorts...

From daily rentals to repairs, local and visiting cyclists alike can get moving with a visit to Hwy 58 Bicycles. Locally renowned as Emerald Isle's only complete bicycle shop, Hwy 58 Bicycles has been providing the Crystal Coast with sales, repairs...

Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, the Island Harbor Marina is a convenient resting spot for Intracoastal Waterway travelers who want to relax and explore the Crystal Coast shoreline without venturing too far from the wide waterway. Located just...

Emerald Isle visitors don’t have to venture too far to enjoy exceptional fishing opportunities, thanks to the island’s own Nancy Lee Fishing Charters. Located along the bridge to the beach, this experienced charter company has been...

More than 120 coastal communities oppose offshore drilling- the coast has spoken, and we are determined more than ever to protect our coast. Communities, elected leaders, and impacted businesses and residents along the Southeast spoke out strongly...

For an incredible offshore fishing trip that departs from the heart of Emerald Isle, turn to locally owned and operated Teezher Charters. This local charter business that specializes in light tackle live bait fishing, bottom fishing, and Gulf Stream...

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...

Are You Ready for a Summer of FUN? The Salty Pirate Waterpark is now open for the 2024 season! Compact outdoor waterpark offering tube and mat slides, a children's area and deck area. The park will be opening in May 2024 for another exciting season!

Vacationers who want to enjoy a family-friendly day of watery entertainment off the beach can head to Emerald Isle’s own water-themed amusement park, Water Boggan. Located in the heart of town, just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the bridge...