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Little Studio in fantastic Beaufort NC

Take it painless at this unique and calming hideaway as base near all the best that the Crystal Coast has to offer. Single car parking for this open concept studio with kitchen and full bath. Super peaceful, comfortable, clean and welcoming for a...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Nina Street House, Oceanside House in Em...

Nina Street House is a cavernous 2-bedroom and 1.5-bath 3rd Row Vacation Home, with a private Gazebo and Hot Tub!Nina Street House is located on a sizable, secluded wooded lot within walking distance to the ocean. This class beach home is ideally...

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

Magnolia Moon, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Magnolia Moon is a charming oceanfront home in Emerald Isle! This 7 bedroom, 10 full bath, 1 half bath home has its own Private Pool and Hot tub! There is also a private elevator that is available for use at the property to help you carry your...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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.

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...

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...