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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Circle Pearl-Ocean View Townhome

Travel is part and parcel of modern-day life, but that wasn’t always the case. In today’s world, it’s relatively painless to board a flight and arrive in a far-off land or halfway around the world in mere hours. How lucky we are to be able to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
DIRECT OCEANFRONT Duplex with large deck...

Oceanfront Duplex | Steps from The Oceanna Pier | Roomy Decks & Stunning VistasWelcome to Whithaven, your beachfront escape! This direct oceanfront duplex is just steps from the only fishing pier on the west end of the island, offering spectacular...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Blue Bungalow, Soundside House in Pine K...

Golf course vistas, simple beach access and more await your family at Blue Bungalow! This 4 bedroom, 3 bath single family home was constructed in 2014. This home has a charmingly sizable fenced in and landscaped front yard and outdoor covered...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 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...

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...