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Stunning Ocean Front Condo with Shared A...

Welcome to your ideal hideaway at this gorgeous oceanfront condo in Atlantic Beach, NC! This family-friendly getaway offers elegant beach vistas and a wealth of amenities to ensure a comfortable and fun stay. With a roomy living room, a entirely...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Bella Vista East with Oceanview

Come stay at this gorgeous townhome with pretty ocean vistas from the deck. Imagine your morning calming on the deck with your first cup of coffee and catching some sun. Only one mile from Emerald Isle boat ramp, one block from ocean, and one block...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 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...

Charming 2-bedroom house in lovely Atlan...

This 2-bedroom home is ideal for your escape to Atlantic Beach. With 3 queen beds, screen porch with sound view, AC, and heating, guests can relax in doors or out. A deck overlooks a back yard is shaded by elegant live oaks and a view of the sound...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

The Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge is a Mecca for coastal fishermen, hunters, birdwatchers, and everyday explorers, thanks to miles of undeveloped terrain in a uniquely coastal location. Found just northeast of Beaufort along NC Highway 12...

Kayakers, mariners, and any visitor who adores an endless waterfront view will want to make a convenient but secluded stop at the boat ramp and launching area at Thorofare Bridge. Situated in the heart of Cedar Island, this little-known destination...