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2026 Pine Knoll Shores Nature Spots Guide

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Toes in the Sand ???? Drink in Hand!  2 ...

NEW Remodeled Kitchen & Picture Windows as of Jan 2026! (not yet pictured)--Come live Beachfront on Emerald Isle. Where all your worries melt away! Watch the waves break along the shore, see dolphins swim along the coastline, make lifelong memories...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2 Min Walk to Beach | Summer Paradise| S...

Summary:This Cozy Cottage is a ideal hideaway for couples or groups of six that just want to get away and appreciate the beach! With the waves just a 2 min. walk from the home, grab our chairs, and our cooler, fill it up with ice, and savor! ☀...

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

POOL and beach access steps away from dr...

Charming Semi Oceanfront Cottage with Private Pool! Welcome to this appealing bungalow just 1 lot from the ocean with phenomenal ocean vistas! Featuring a private pool (non-heated), this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom haven is ideal for your next vacation...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

The aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is a top rated attraction for Crystal Coast visitors of all ages. A fascinating destination for kids and adults alike, the sprawling coastal facility, located along the Bogue Sound on Roosevelt Drive, is an...

Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

Take a walk on Pine Knoll Shores' wild side with a visit to the pristine, undeveloped Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, an expansive 265 acre nature preserve, conveniently located next to the town's most visited attraction, the North Carolina...