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Magnificent Sandcastle ocean-front 7br, ...

Oceanfront sand-castle, 7 BR, 5 B. K * K * K * K * Q * Q * B (D down, S up). Five bedrooms offer pretty ocean vistas and four have private baths. This giant, majestic sandcastle offers upstairs and downstairs entertainment areas and two other...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
4BR Coastal Retreat with Decks & Grill

4BR, 3.5BA oceanfront duplex with King, 2 Queens, Twin and Double/Twin Bunk. Linens supplied. Master suite with private deck. Open living, dining and kitchen ideal for family fun. Unwind on covered and open decks with rocking chairs, grille on gas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Waterfront Pine Knoll Shores Gem w/ Boat...

Fall in adore with this well-appointed home in Pine Knoll Shores and spend countless hours on the water and at the beach. The 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental offers guests access to must-have community amenities like a private beach, boat...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and...

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 outlying islands as well as guided tours of some of the region’s most wild spots, this tour company has a lot to offer for shell seekers, nature buffs, and everyday adventurers alike.

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 Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the...

Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve

The Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve is a stunning stretch of barely-barrier island shoreline that’s found just off the coast of historic Downtown Beaufort. Covering 2,205 acres, this collection of three islands that are found along...