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Charming 2-bedroom Oceanside apartment i...

This property is in central Emerald Isle, private dead end street one block to beach access 1/2 mile east of Bogue Pier and simple walk or bicycle ride to stores and eateries. The apartment has 2 inviting bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Atlantic Beach Escape: 3BR Condo with Pr...

Steps to the sand and surf, The Sandy Turtle is your roomy 3BR/3BA condo getaway in Atlantic Beach. Spread across three levels at Tar Landing Villas, this bright coastal hideaway offers private beach access and resort-style amenities for families...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Well maintained 4 bed/4 bath house in qu...

This 6th row, 2,000 square foot, 4 bedroom / 4 bath, half-duplex, beach home is located on the ocean side of the main road (Emerald Drive) and a short walk to two community beach access walkways. The area is very peaceful and, due to the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Located in a charming but unimposing brick building in the heart of downtown Morehead City, the Arts Council of Carteret County is the region’s premier resource for discovering a wealth of local talents that call the Crystal Coast home.  

Artists and art aficionados can happily combine and celebrate the local arts scene at Blu Sail Gallery, Artists' School & Pottery Studio. This all-encompassing stop for creative minds offers a wealth of classes, framing services, camps, and even...

From incredible gallery shows that highlight the talents of a local artist or two, to fun classes that are appropriate for creative students of all ages and skill levels, there are lots of fun ways to explore the Crystal Coast art scene at the...

Visitors and locals of all ages can find miles of fun at the Morehead City Recreation Center. This complex of activities and attractions in the heart of town features ample ways to have a ball while experiencing everything the town of Morehead City...

Visitors of all ages can celebrate the local arts scene and discover their own creative side at the wholly unique New Bern Arts & Wellness Center. Striving to be an oasis for folks who want to explore both their creative potential and overall...

From swaths of decadent or eye-catching material to finish up a fashion forward project, to unique classes and events that will get anyone in a creative state of mind, the centrally located New Bern Fabric Center certainly has a lot to offer that...

Spend a rainy or relaxing day in New Bern exploring a creative side with a visit to the downtown area’s favorite destination for creative minds. The Accidental Artist is a chic little pottery studio that allows patrons of all ages and artistic...

Visitors on the hunt for a unique activity that everyone in the party will adore can unleash their inner artist at Wine and Design -a unique destination where creativity and delicious sips go hand in hand.  A great spot for small parties as...