Cedar Island offers a front-row seat to Core Sound and Pamlico Sound, where sunrises pour over the water and life moves to the rhythm of the tides. It’s the gateway to the Cedar Island–Ocracoke ferry, making day trips to Ocracoke effortless and scenic. Wildlife watchers gravitate to the Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge for migrating waterfowl, quiet paddles among cordgrass, and wide-open skies perfect for stargazing. Weekend adventures abound across Carteret County, from maritime history in Beaufort to beach days and dining in Morehead City, with the wild shores of the Cape Lookout National Seashore within easy reach.
Families appreciate access to the Carteret County Public Schools. Down East students are served by Atlantic Elementary School and Down East Middle School, with older students attending East Carteret High School. The community’s scale rewards those who value elbow room, boat slips and quick water access, and a year-round culture shaped by fishing, ferry travel, and festivals celebrating coastal heritage—including the nearby Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center. Whether you’re seeking a quiet primary residence, a waterfront escape, or a base for sailing and birding, Cedar Island pairs small-community ease with big-water opportunity.
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