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My Happy Place  overlooking  intercostal...

Appreciate sitting on the screen porch watching the boats coming in and out … short walk to beach access… eateries close by … charming vistas of the inter coastal waterway / gorgeous sunsets on the sound

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Crystal Coast Charmer: Dog-friendly, wal...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Indulge in a slice of heaven with this handsomely appointed Atlantic Beach condo, ideally located along the pristine shores of North Carolina's Crystal Coast.Ideally located for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Pet-friendly, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pool, #...

Sun, Sand & Shorthairs – Pet-Friendly Suites ☀️????Just 5 mins. from the Atlantic Beach Circle, this pet-friendly King Suite offers painless access to the beach, stores, and eateries. Appreciate ground-level access, complimentary parking, and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...