This is the jumping off and return point by ferry to Ocracoke and Cape Hatteras. Cedar Island in the opinion of many historians is the original "Roanoke" , the Indian word for "island", was "Roanoke". Many of the Cedar Island's, Atlantic's and Sea Level's long time residents can trace their heritage back to the ships manifest that brought the first colonists to the original down east section of what is known now as North Carolina.

A visit to Cedar Island offers visitors many opportunities. They include beautiful sunrises; horseback rides on the beaches; fine dining and lodging; beaches for sunning and swimming; places to shop for supplies; a great camp ground for RV's or tents, fishing; hunting; bird watching (guides are available); walking through the wild life refuge; watching and photographing the commercial fisherman leave or return with their catch, or just having a quiet picnic lunch near the ferry.