Cape Carteret, NC

Travel Guide

Early spring scene along the Cedar Point Tideland Trail, located near Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Early spring scene along the Cedar Point Tideland Trail, located near Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Cape Lookout lighthouse on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina
Cape Lookout lighthouse on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
511 Salter Path Rd Atlantic Beach NC
The price is SAR 347 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 347
SAR 392 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,525 reviews)
Very nice but I was taken aback that I had to pay $10 a day to park there! Never heard of that before!

Reviewed on 20 January 2026

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

4 out of 5
2717 W Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
The price is SAR 335 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
SAR 335
SAR 378 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Didn't eat in the restaurant...Nice clean room and quiet surroundings..Favorite place to stay in AB..

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront
Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC
The price is SAR 334 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 334
SAR 398 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was great.

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Islander Hotel & Resort
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Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1

Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1

Emerald Isle NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and 3rd Street Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
The condo was absolutely beautiful with a wonderful and clear view of the beach and ocean. Even saw a whale breech the waves one day- A first for me down here! The newly changed oceanfront windows were perfect when it was too cold, windy, or rainy to sit on the porch. And when I could, I wrapped ...

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1
OCEAN FRONT WITH THE BEST OCEAN VIEWS. HEATED POOL & HOT TUB ALL YEAR

OCEAN FRONT WITH THE BEST OCEAN VIEWS. HEATED POOL & HOT TUB ALL YEAR

Atlantic Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Circle Regional Beach Access ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay here. The rental was beautifully decorated with so much character — it truly felt like a home, not just a place to stay. The owner was wonderful to work with: responsive, kind, and genuinely cared about our experience. Everything was thoughtfully done, and we couldn’t ...

Reviewed on 27 December 2025

OCEAN FRONT WITH THE BEST OCEAN VIEWS. HEATED POOL & HOT TUB ALL YEAR
The Pinnacle - OCEANFRONT Home. Amazing Views, Pool, Hot Tub, 2 Kitchens, Deck

The Pinnacle - OCEANFRONT Home. Amazing Views, Pool, Hot Tub, 2 Kitchens, Deck

Emerald Isle NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bogue Inlet Fishing ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
This home's location was perfect and the home accommodated my large family of children, grandchildren and me. We celebrated Thanksgiving with walks on the beach, some beach football, warming up in the hot tub and of course, turkey and all the fixins'. Plenty of room for my whole crew. Couldn't ask ...

Reviewed on 30 November 2025

The Pinnacle - OCEANFRONT Home. Amazing Views, Pool, Hot Tub, 2 Kitchens, Deck
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Popular places to visit

MacDaddy's Entertainment Center

Take the family on an outing to MacDaddy's Entertainment Center during your trip to Cape Carteret. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

MacDaddy's Entertainment Center

Star Hill Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Cape Carteret at Star Hill Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Star Hill Golf Club

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