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Great Oceanfront Condo! 2 BR with WiFi a...

Appreciate forever vistas from this enchanting direct oceanfront getaway! Savor open and screened-in porches ideal for dining and more relaxation. Panoramic vistas and waking up to waves guaranteed. Located in Beacon's Reach!Principal Bedroom-King...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Exquisite Ocean-View Villa – Steps to ...

Welcome to “Magnolia by the Shore” – Your Ocean-View Getaway at Oceanside Villas where classic coastal appeal meets modern comfort. WHAT YOU’LL LOVE -30 second walk to BEACH, pool or playground-Private bathroom for every bedroom-Resort...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Beachside Community • Direct Beach Acc...

Unwind and relax at this beautiful studio condo in a calming Oceanfront Community with Direct Beach Access.Appreciate sandy toes, breezy walks, and poolside calming just steps from your door. Perfectly located—close to everything you need—this...

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

Nothing says vacation like enjoying an ice cream after a long and sunny day at the beach, and Emerald Isle visitors can treat their taste buds with a visit to one of the most well-known ice cream destinations in the country - Ben &...

4 J's Cafe and Bakery offers cheesecakes, pastries, layer cakes, sheet cakes, personal shortcakes, muffins, scones, cookies, brownies, macaroons, biscotti, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, lattes, chai lattes, and several other varieties of...

There’s nothing more traditional and beachy than indulging in an ice cream cone or some burgers and fries after a long day on the sand, and  Dairy Queen is a time-tested spot to feast on easy-going fare. Open throughout the summer months...

Emerald Isle beachgoers who want to feast on sweet and salty fare will feel right at home at the convenient and always tempting DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant Emerald Isle. Situated just a block or two away from the oceanfront, and easy to reach...