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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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Amazing Grace! Beachfront Condo. Family ...

#1 Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Elegant Beach Condo in Family Setting on NC Southern OBXKeyless Entry & Security Monitoring SystemWood Plank Flooring throughoutNew for 2026:Entire Condo Complex and All Conveniences Completed a 2 year Total...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wyndham Fairfield Harbour | 1BR/1BA Quee...

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in appealing New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Oceanview with elevator, private pool, g...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 Refrigerators2 DishwashersBed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGarageGas GrilleGolf CartHigh ChairHome TheaterHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerMedia RoomObservatoryPrivate PoolWiFi throughout Home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

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...

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...