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2026 Harkers Island Activities Guide

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 SEAS THE DAY at this beautifully update...

Our Southwinds complex has been refreshed with all new roofs, new rails, and new striking decks!! We are a PREMIERE PARTNER on Vacation Rental By Owner (for those with the best records) -we at SEAS THE DAY pride ourselves on providing the best unit...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
OCEANFRONT Spectaculars, sleeps 8-10,  H...

Gorgeous Oceanfront home to savor the blue water ocean, Gazebo by the beach; Walk out balcony deck to appreciate the breeze right outside Master Suite. Jacuzzi Hot Tub for relaxation. Laundry facilities. Ideal serene ambiance to step out with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Oceanfront 1/2 duplex located in the hea...

Start your vacation off right in this 4 Bedroom and 3.5 Bathroom duplex (West side). The bed sizes include 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Twin and 1 Bunk Bed with Double/Twin. Linens included with beds made. The oceanfront master suite offers a King bed and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is one of the most distinctive lighthouses along the Outer Banks coastline, due to its black and white diamond-patterned exterior, as well as its remote location along the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accessible only...

Cape Lookout National Seashore

The Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile long stretch of the Southern Outer Banks barrier island terrain that runs from Ocracoke Inlet to the northeast side of Beaufort Inlet. Comprised of three separate islands – the North Core Banks...

Visitors who want to experience the Outer Banks of centuries ago, or get an up-close view of the distinctive black and white diamond patterned Cape Lookout Lighthouse can simply hop aboard a ferry from Harkers Island to the Cape Fear National...

The isolated Cape Lookout National Seashore has a wealth of hidden treasures, from wild horses to incredible seashells, but one of the Core Banks’ most unique destinations is the Cape Lookout Village Historic District. Located just inland of...

Captain Joe has been fishing the waters of coastal North Carolina his entire life, a Crystal Coast native with over 30 years experience he has traveled the Eastern seaboard as a professional waterman and USCG licensed master working in commercial...

Trace the historic roots of Harkers Island and its centuries-long life on the water with a visit to the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center. Located in the heart of Harkers Island along Island Road, (an authentic Crystal Coast...

Take a trip to small and friendly Harkers Island for an opportunity to enjoy a chartered fishing trip that’s as casual or as targeted as you’d like. Able to cater to the die-hard fishermen as well as the everyday vacationing families...