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2026 Beaufort Hang Gliding Guide

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2nd Row Designer Cottage w/ Ocean Views,...

Escape to this handsomely designed second-row coastal getaway offering impressive ocean vistas, cavernous gathering areas, and simple beach access just across the street. Designed by award-winning architect Matsumoto, this light-filled home combines...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Top Shelf - Sound-front, pool, boat lift

Welcome to Top Shelf – a gorgeous sound-front getaway that promises an memorable coastal getaway! With 3,000 square feet of modern, roomy design, this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom haven with a pool and boat lift offers the ideal blend of luxury and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Quiet studio

This studio is ideal for those looking for an upgrade from a traditional hotel. Located in a relaxing setting on the river, this unit has everything you need for a short or long stay. Coffee and all the essentials are included.

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic...