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Sea Shanty Bring your boat!! 10% off for...

Appreciate a 10% discount on a 7-nighttime stay and bring your boat along to embrace the coastal lifestyle in the Beau Coast community, complete with top-tier amenities. A convenient area for storing your boat is located just 0.5 miles from your...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Waterfront Oasis - Sleep 10

Feel the ultimate in coastal living at our striking 4-bedroom home with expansive marina and ocean vistas! This extravagant property is ideally located to offer painless access to the marina and the beach. The home features cavernous and elegantly...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

*Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalo...

Our dream has come to life with our private family home named Hook, Line and Stinkers. It is a 5 min. walk to the beach; we provide all beach amenities and a wagon. The open floor plan, yard, decks, patio and pool are great for tons of family fun...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.

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...