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2026 Pine Knoll Shores Nature Spots Guide

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Crab Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in...

Crab Cottage is a impressive coastal hideaway located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, offering painless access to the close by pier, local stores, eateries, and trendy attractions. Whether you're planning a family vacation or a peaceful oceanside...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Fanci's Hideout: Charming dog-friendly h...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.This comfortable Carolina coast home is conveniently located mins. from the sandy beach of Indian Beach, ideal for a peaceful ocean hideaway for you and your adored ones. Spend...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Enjoy sea breezes from double-decker por...

Minutes from dining and shopping in historic downtown Beaufort by bicycle or golf cart. Access to private waterfront with kayak launch, pool, dog park & pickle ball court. Modern appointments and appliances for a calming vacation or remote work...

  • Beaufort
  • 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...