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2026 Pine Knoll Shores Nature Spots Guide

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Ocean Front Ocean View, With Private Hea...

(PET FRIENDLY)Seven year old home with 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. This Oceanfront Oceanview home on the Circle in Atlantic Beach. This home has the most handsome vistas of the ocean and is steps away from eateries, boardwalk, volley ball and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Sound Waves - Paws, Pool, Perfect Views ...

Welcome to “Sound Waves”, your freshly remodeled dream coastal hideaway. Located soundfront, this striking 4-bedroom, 3-bath vacation home offers everything you need for a calming and fun-filled escape — including a private soundside pool...

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

Coastal Dream - Soundfront House, 3 BR, ...

Get ready for your Coastal Dream to come true at this adorable soundview home located in the heart of Atlantic Beach. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is the ideal place for you to spend a week away and features impressive vistas of the sound...

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

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...

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...