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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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Dock of the Bay - Soundfront House, 3BR,...

Welcome to Dock of the Bay! Savor being soundfront on the canal with handsome vistas and a private dock while being less than 1000 feet from the beach!The Ground Level includes an outdoor patio area, lawn, and private canal dock with use of boat...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Colony by the Sea 110 2BR/2BA Oceanfront...

Welcome to your ideal beachside escape! This roomy, freshly modernized 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers impressive ocean vistas and a sizable private balcony—ideal for appreciating the sights and sounds of the coast.Inside, you’ll find brand-new...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Palm Cottage I At The Grove, Oceanfront ...

Come experience oceanside bliss at the newest exclusive locale in Atlantic Beach - The Grove! The homes at Palm Cottages at The Grove feature striking ocean vistas and countless upgrades including wood floors, Master Bedrooms, walk-out oceanfront...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...