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Pelican's Roost, Oceanfront House in Pin...

Get ready to be Wowed! Pelican's Roost is an impressive home on the Atlantic Ocean. The home offers 4 sizeable bedrooms, 4 full baths, providing plenty of room for family and friends. This home is also Pet Friendly, so your furry family member can...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanview with elevator, private pool, g...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGarageGas GrilleGolf CartHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksOutdoor ShowerParking AvailablePet FriendlyPrivate PoolWiFi Ping Pong Table DESCRIPTION:Makin' Waves is a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Dolphin's Run, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Spend a week in Dolphin's Run- a impressive 4 bedroom, 2 bath Oceanfront vacation home. This inviting bungalow has an broad deck overlooking the sandy shores of the Crystal Coast!Relaxing furnishings including NEW chairs and a Flat Screen TV make...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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.

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...

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...

Morehead City's Jaycee Park is easily one of the most scenic parks along the Crystal Coast, and perhaps the region's busiest park in the summer season. Located adjacent to the waterfront, with wide open views of the Bogue Sound and neighboring...