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Sound of the Sea West 213 - Almost Ocean...

Summer Breeze - Sound of the Sea West 213 is a comfortable and well-appointed Second Floor Almost Oceanfront 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community.Boasting astounding unobstructed ocean vistas, appreciate the surrounding vistas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
SeaSpray 350, Oceanview Condo in Atlanti...

SeaSpray 350 is a welcoming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanview condo in Atlantic Beach! The proximity to the charming crystal-colored water will definitely take your breath away!Total linens includes a 2 Queen beds.Bedroom #1 is a master bedroom with a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

A Sandy Ridge, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Freshly added sound system and 85" OLED T.V. for the theater room!A Sandy Ridge is straight out of a ideal dream. Landscaped and Decorated to everybody's enjoyment. A Sandy Ridge is a 8 Bedroom, 8 Full-Bath, 1 Half-Bath Oceanfront House. As though...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, 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.

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...

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...