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Rita's Restful Oceanview

Stunning condo with an ocean view!This condo is at A Place At The Beach, a fabulous family resort with gorgeous amenities, including a handsome outdoor pool with a water slide, indoor pool, outdoor kitchen with gas grilles, two hot tubs, 9 hole...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
OG#10- Driftwood on the Ocean, Almost Oc...

Feel coastal living at its best in Ocean Glen 10, a impressive 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, nearly oceanfront condo just steps from the beach. Whether you’re unwinding by the community pool or soaking up the sun on the shore, this property offers the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Magnificent Sandcastle ocean-front 7br, ...

Oceanfront sand-castle, 7 BR, 5 B. K * K * K * K * Q * Q * B (D down, S up). Five bedrooms offer elegant ocean vistas and four have private baths. This humongous, majestic sandcastle offers upstairs and downstairs entertainment areas and two other...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

Serving locally sourced seafood, house-cured steaks and signature cocktails. Experience the finest in upscale dining at Caribsea, where fresh seafood, premium prime cuts, and exquisite raw selections take center stage. Enjoy an unforgettable meal...

Flipperz Family Bar and Grill is a popular spot for the post-beach crowd, thanks to an extensive menu that has fun with all the classic Crystal Coast specialties. Perfect for an easy-going lunch, a family dinner, or just a round of drinks and...

Kathryn’s is a chic little bistro in the heart of Emerald Isle that is sure to appeal to food lovers, martini fans, and wine aficionados alike. The small restaurant features a rich menu of rotating specialties and extensive drinks, and is the...

Everyone in the family can find something to sink their teeth into at Rucker Johns – a family-run restaurant that has been a favorite Emerald Isle destination for more than 25 years. Now offering several locations throughout the state of North...

Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar is a solid destination for a little Crystal Coast vacation atmosphere – an environment which perfectly complements a varied menu chock-full of seasonal and local seafood specialties. The restaurant is decked out...

The Shark’s Den Sports Bar & Grill is a fine destination for Emerald Isle sports lovers and hungry beachgoers alike. The extensive menu, which features an array of pub-worthy fare that goes well with a football game, appeals to any salty...

Southern hospitality, delicious home cooking, and a stunning atmosphere in the heart of Emerald Isle are all combined at The Trading Post Southern Food & Spirits – one of Emerald Island’s favorite destinations for great easts and...