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Pelican's Nest - Soundside, 5 min to bea...

Find yourself calming in the ideal perch at the Pelican's Nest! This Soundside comfortable bungalow with 2 Bedrooms and 1 Full Bathroom is literally only a 5 min. walk from the beach or sound side! And with a location only 2.5 miles south of the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Spacious Oceanfront 4-bedroom Half-Duple...

Escape to this pretty oceanfront home in gorgeous Emerald Isle. With 4 bedrooms including 2 queen beds, 1 king bed, and 4 twin beds, this awe-inspiring property offers plenty of space for guests. Savor 3 full bathrooms and one half-bath. Look out...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Casa Bianco, Oceanfront House in Emerald...

Vacation in this Ocean Front Luxury in the heart of Emerald Isle! With 6 roomy bedroom suites, (5 Direct Ocean Front) and 7 1/2 Baths there is plenty of room for the whole family! An elevator is available to all levels, making the reverse floor plan...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

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...