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Family Fun at 178 A Place at the Beach â...

Welcome to your ideal beach hideaway at A Place at the Beach—Unit 178! This cavernous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is the ideal getaway for families looking for comfort, convenience, and countless fun. Located with a gorgeous view of the outdoor...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Quick walk to the beach, 2 living areas ...

Located in Emerald Isle, fall in appreciate with Breezy Vibes! A peaceful spot on the island, but a fast drive to all of what the area has to offer! Outdoor shower, 2 living spaces, ping pong table, enormous deck, HOT TUB!*note stairs between...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Marina View Bliss

Escape to this three bedroom, three bathroom townhome in Fairfield Harbour, New Bern, with elegant marina vistas from your porch. Ideal for families, appreciate roomy comfort and watch boats glide by. For a modest fee, access indoor/outdoor pools...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.

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...