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Going Coastal

Welcome to Going Coastal, your ideal hideaway on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. Located in striking Pine Knoll Shores, our 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse is just steps from the beach and offers everything you need for a calming and memorable stay.

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Marina Views, Walk to Beach: Atlantic Be...

Pool Access | Private Outdoor Space | Mariner's PointLet the adventure begin at this Atlantic Beach vacation rental — a 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo offering water vistas and a welcoming, open layout. Sip your morning coffee on the balcony as you map...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

The Exum Cottage - Beachfront in Atlanti...

The Exum beach bungalow on Atlantic Beach, NC, is a family home with a three-generation history. Each generation has added photographs, books and original works of art, all of which give the bungalow its unique character. Constructed in 1948, when...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.