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Surfside at Atlantic Beach

HGTV-Featured Coastal Retreat | Ocean Vistas | Steps to the BeachWelcome to your ideal Crystal Coast escape—an elevated coastal getaway just steps from the shoreline, ideally positioned in one of Atlantic Beach’s most sought-after...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Almost Heaven: Dog-friendly corner townh...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Spend your vacation surfing, body boarding, and beachcombing at this two-story townhouse in the heart of Atlantic Beach, where the golden sand and crisp Atlantic waves are three...

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

A Southern Exposure, Oceanfront House in...

A Southern Exposure is a statuesque Oceanfront 8 Bedroom, 6 Full-Bath, 1 Half-Bath home. Savor the convenience of being right on the water and all of the space for your entire event to appreciate. Make A Southern Exposure your choice for your next...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...