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Once Upon a Tide East

This second-row, dog-friendly, oceanview duplex named "Once Upon a Tide" is the ideal place to appreciate a comfortable, classic Emerald Isle beach vacation experience with family or friends! The sandy path beach access is just steps away, across...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Seaside Villas 44, Soundside Townhouse i...

Located in elegant Atlantic Beach, just one block away from the ocean! Not feeling the beach? Hangout with friends and family at the community pool. The Oceanside Villas Community is just mins. away from fantastic local eateries and shopping!This...

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

4th-Floor oceanfront condo with amazing ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Take in the best view on the island from this oceanfront, three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at Sands Villa Resort, where you can see the ocean waves, the beach, and Beaufort Inlet...

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

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...