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Walk to Ocean! Atlantic Beach Condo w/ P...

The Nautical Club Community Perks | 5 Mi to Theodore Roosevelt Natural AreaSettle into vacation mode with effortless access to the sand and surf at this Atlantic Beach vacation rental — ideal for your next sun-kissed family escape! Start your...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pet-friendly, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pool, #...

Sun, Sand & Shorthairs – Your Atlantic Beach Retreat ☀️????Stay just mins. from the Atlantic Beach Circle, where the beach, local stores, and eateries are all within painless reach. Spend the day in the sun, grab lunch close by, and end the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Pierfront Paradise, Oceanfront Living Ne...

???? Pierfront Heaven | Oceanfront Home Beside Oceanana Fishing PierWake up to beautiful Atlantic Ocean sunrises at Pierfront Paradise, a roomy 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath oceanfront home located just steps from the sand and directly beside the iconic...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...