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Dot's Spot, Almost Oceanfront House in E...

Dot's Spot is a 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath Almost Oceanfront Home located in impressive Atlantic Beach that accepts many chances to catch those handsome ocean vistas!Ground Level: Recreation room with Full Bath. Bedroom #1 has a Queen bed and Shares a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Steps to Beach: Emerald Isle Home w/ Dec...

Stunning Ocean Vistas | Beach Gear Supplied | Foosball Table | 2,321 Sq FtA calming beach escape awaits at this roomy Emerald Isle duplex! Ideal for family vacations or group getaways, this vacation rental features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a game...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Renovated 2021!Family Fun 2br/2b Vacatio...

2 Bed/2Bath - Queen master with private bath, full over full in secondary bedroom. Living room has fold out couch. You can come here and not leave! Resort includes indoor pool, outdoor pool with giant slide, 9 hole mini golf, tennis courts...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...