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2026 Harkers Island History Guide

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Emerald Isle Beach House: Walk to the Sa...

A dreamy beach hideaway awaits at this 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental in Emerald Isle, NC, located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean! Whether you want to embark on a boating trip or stay on solid ground for some fishing, you can do it all with a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
2-bedroom, Oceanside unit in Emerald Isl...

"The Emerald Cottage" is a brand-new, ground-floor apartment available for rent that has 2 bedrooms and one full bath on the ground level of our beach home, completely separate, private and accessible via the side and back of the home. A true...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

VIP Beach Access, 3 BR House w/Linens, Y...

Savor your stay in the heart of Emerald Isle! Your stay includes access to a private gated oceanfront parking area with beach access and showers to wash off after a day in the sun! Appreciate a short walk down to the Sound to watch the sunset from...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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...

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...