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Hoop Pole Creek Hideaway

Summary:Welcome to your ideal Atlantic Beach vacation ideally positioned on North Carolina’s gorgeous Crystal Coast. This calming coastal home offers the best combination of beach access, boating convenience, and peaceful waterfront living, making...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beach Bunker | Cozy 2BR Soundside Cottag...

Welcome to Beach Bunker, a appealing soundside bungalow tucked away on a peaceful street in Emerald Isle. This comfortable coastal getaway offers the ideal balance of peaceful surroundings and convenient access to everything the island has to offer...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Tides Out West, Oceanfront Duplex in Eme...

Tides Out West is a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Oceanfront Duplex located in handsome Emerald Isle. Wake up early and watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean. If you are not the early bird then savor the beach for the day & soak up the breath taking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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...