Title: Visit Carteret County: Best of Carteret County Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Carteret County Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Carteret-County.d553248635976430760.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Carteret County](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Carteret-County.d553248635976430760.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Carteret County Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Carteret-County.d553248635976430760.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Carteret County](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carteret-County.d553248635976430760.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Carteret County Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Carteret-County.d553248635976430760.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Carteret County Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Carteret-County.d553248635976430760.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Carteret County Travel Guide ## North Carolina ![Aerial view of Pond Island Outer Banks NC OBX, coastal highway connecting the outer islands to the mainland with marina, luxury vacation homes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976430760/ab07f401-4f07-4572-81c1-fa61f8f0312c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Pond Island Outer Banks NC OBX, coastal highway connecting the outer islands to the mainland with marina, luxury vacation homes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976430760/ab07f401-4f07-4572-81c1-fa61f8f0312c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This was taken at sunset at "The Point" at Emerald Isle Beach. There's no easy access to this remote area where waves come in to a point from three angles. From where you park the beach access isn't far 1/4mi maybe? Where I was, that's a hike and you need to be careful because parking closes around this time and if you don't make it back in time, guess where you're sleeping? You don't have to go as far as I went, it's all beautiful, the sand is soft, the water warm and if you're in or around Eastern North Carolina... It's a destination you don't want to miss! #emeraldisle #beach #sunset #water #ocean #northcarolina #eastcoast #sky #waves #landscape #travel #explore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/1440b865-542f-4212-a80b-d096ea100c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![You can't beat the view ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10857/9ac0c5fc-e6bb-48ee-a19d-07edb7389448.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunsets in Emerald Isle, North Carolina are truly spectacular! High-rise hotels aren't allowed in the cute city, only beach houses, so you often have the beach all to yourself 💜#bruisedpassports #beachbound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/d442bbcc-1579-411e-9a43-63ef5b1e9473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Carteret County [Emerald Isle Known for Beaches, Sea and Islands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle.dx183749) Emerald Isle is calling! Discover its beaches, island views, sunsets and more. ## Reasons to visit - Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - Emerald Plantation - Emerald Isle Adventures [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle.dx183749)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle-Hotels.d183749.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Atlantic Beach Known for Beaches, Sea and Fishing ](https://expedia.co.uk/Atlantic-Beach.dx10857) Explore Atlantic Beach: its beaches, sunrises, fishing and more! ## Reasons to visit - Fort Macon State Park - North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - Anchorage Marina [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Atlantic-Beach.dx10857)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Atlantic-Beach-Hotels.d10857.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Beaufort Known for Dining, Walking and Beaches ](https://expedia.co.uk/Beaufort.dx55574) Experience secluded Beaufort: its beaches, history, marina and more! ## Reasons to visit - Beaufort Historic Site - North Carolina Maritime Museum - Town Creek Marina [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Beaufort.dx55574)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Beaufort-Hotels.d55574.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Newport Known for Relaxing, Sunrises and Sunsets ](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport.dx6352533) Escape to relaxing Newport! 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