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Red, White & Beach! 5BR Atlantic Beach C...

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Walk to AB Circle Stores, Dining & Live Music | Steps to 2 Beach Access Points | Outdoor Shower w/ Changing AreaFamily relaxation meets coastal fun at 'Walk-on-Water,' a freshly refreshed Atlantic Beach vacation rental! This...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Special! Oceanfront Hidden Treasure Pine...

Tucked away within the trees of the maritime forest, this oceanfront home in Pine Knoll Shores offers a rare sense of privacy and seclusion while sitting directly on the beach. Hidden from view and surrounded by nature, the home feels like a calming...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Oceanfront Elegance w/Private Beach Acce...

Savor comfort, style, and unobstructed ocean vistas in this charmingly refreshed 4-bedroom, 3-bath beach home, ideal for families or couples traveling together. With 2 King beds and 2 Queens, this home comfortably sleeps 8—linens supplied for a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...

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...