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3 Mins to DT | Pickleball | Hot Tub | Ga...

Feel the ideal blend of historic appeal and modern comfort. Located in a serene and photogenic neighborhood, our charmingly appointed home is just a short 5-min. drive from downtown New Bern, offering you simple access to the city’s vibrant...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Ocean Views and Pool, King Bed, Beach Ac...

Welcome to 1 For Shore: Your Coastal Getaway!Location: Just two rows from the ocean, this beautiful single-family home offers handsome ocean vistas and direct beach access at the end of the driveway. Appreciate the exhilarating 14’x24’ private...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Ocean Reef 9-B1, Oceanfront Condo in Eme...

Ocean Reef 9-B1 Ocean Reef is a First Floor Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo featuring a private covered oceanfront deck with table and chairs. Excellent ocean vistas while you feel the warm ocean breezes from your private porch!Oceanfront Living...

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

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...

Morehead City's Jaycee Park is easily one of the most scenic parks along the Crystal Coast, and perhaps the region's busiest park in the summer season. Located adjacent to the waterfront, with wide open views of the Bogue Sound and neighboring...