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Carolina Moon in Atlantic Beach, NC (Pet...

Welcome to your ideal coastal hideaway at Carolina Moon! This cavernous 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom getaway blends classic beach-home appeal, offering the ideal setting for family vacations, group gatherings, or a calming escape by the sea. With...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home

This home is an original bungalow from the 1940s with recent renovations. It is a short walk to the Downtown waterfront along the edge of Taylor’s Creek. A short walk away is Fisherman’s Park, where you can launch your kayak for a leisurely...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Walk to Shore: Atlantic Beach Condo w/ P...

Free WiFi | Community Game Room | Near Fishing ChartersGet the most out of your next Coastal Carolina getaway when you stay at this Atlantic Beach vacation rental! With on-site pool access and a convenient location just a short walk from sandy...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Emerald Isle vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...