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2026 Harkers Island Nature Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Second-Floor, Ocean View Condo with Balc...

The beautiful Seaspray Condominiums, located on Atlantic Beach's handsome oceanfront, provide you with the vacation you've been waiting for. Allow yourself to drift away in the outdoor swimming pool or watch the kids romp in the kiddie pool. Take a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beachy Haven | House in Atlantic Beach w...

Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach and just a short distance from the beach, convenience stores, and impressive eateries, this striking home is the ideal base for your beach adventures! The home is appealingly located near local attractions...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Oceanfront,private pool,beach boardwalk,...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsBooster ChairChild Gates on DecksCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHeated Pool (additional cost)Hot TubOpen and Covered DecksOutdoor ShowerPing-Pong TablePorta-CribPrivate...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

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...

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...