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Red Barn Resort, Almost Oceanfront House...

Embark on a Luxurious Coastal Retreat at Red Barn Resort - Your Dream Vacation Awaits!Located atop a majestic dune along the Crystal Coast of Emerald Isle, NC, Red Barn Resort is a striking second-row sanctuary just steps from the beach, where...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
4 Mi to Radio Island Beach: Family Cotta...

BBQ Ready | 3 Mi to Island Express Ferry Service | Great Area for FishingSet sail for an memorable stay at this Beaufort vacation rental, where history and ocean breezes blend seamlessly! Watch the wild horses gallop along the shoreline, discover...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Compass Pointe, Oceanfront House in Emer...

Compass Pointe is a 10-Bedroom, 10 Full Bath, 2 Half-Bathroom new construction, oceanfront home located in the heart of Emerald Isle! This home is the ideal entertainment destination, with an outdoor living space just as impressive as the interior...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the outlying islands as well as guided tours of some of the region’s most wild spots, this tour company has a lot to offer for shell seekers, nature buffs, and everyday adventurers alike.

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 Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the...

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 link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and...

Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve

The Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve is a stunning stretch of barely-barrier island shoreline that’s found just off the coast of historic Downtown Beaufort. Covering 2,205 acres, this collection of three islands that are found along...