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Caper's Castle, Oceanfront House in Emer...

This 8 Bedroom,10 Bath Oceanfront Home sits just feet away from the Striking Atlantic Ocean! You can sink your toes in the sand and relax on the beach all day long and then walk only steps to your home! With every designer’s wish list in mind, no...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Blount Cottage-Oceanfront, Pet Friendly ...

Blount Cottage is a striking, oceanfront hideaway located on Ocean Ridge Drive in Atlantic Beach, NC. This roomy five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home offers classic coastal appeal with warm wood-paneled walls and thoughtful amenities designed for comfort...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Beautiful Southwinds condo, oceanfront c...

This private, smoke-complimentary, delightfully decorated Southwinds two bedroom condo with balcony is a generously secluded oceanfront property. A full kitchen with access to all appliances for cooking including cookware, dinnerware and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

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 Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...