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Emerald Escape Up - Duplex in Emerald Is...

Welcome to Emerald Escape, your ideal beach hideaway in the peaceful Deer Horn Dunes neighborhood of Emerald Isle, NC. This upstairs duplex offers comfortable living spaces, making it ideal for families, groups, or multi-generational vacations. For...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Rest Ashore, Oceanside House in Emerald ...

You'll find nothing but relaxation when you kick up your feet at Rest Ashore in impressive Emerald Isle. This freshly modernized 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is located in the fashionable gated Dolphin¡s Ridge subdivision.Ground Floor: Bedroom #1 with a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Oceanfront 4BR Retreat with Private Beac...

Savor ocean vistas from this 4BR, 2BA home with King, Double and 4 Twins, linens included. Unwind in the living area, prepare in the entirely supplied kitchen, and dine together. Walk to the beach via private dune path with sitting area for coffee...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 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...

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.

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...

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...

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...