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2026 Pine Knoll Shores Nature Spots Guide

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Always Sunday-Pet Friendly Home in Atlan...

Escape to Always Sunday, where this four-bedroom, four-bathroom, sound front hideaway is designed for relaxation and togetherness, offering two inviting gathering spaces ideal for making lasting memories. With a convenient floating dock that you can...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beachside Community • Direct Beach Acc...

Unwind and relax at this striking studio condo in a calming Oceanfront Community with Direct Beach Access.Savor sandy toes, breezy walks, and poolside calming just steps from your door. Perfectly located—close to everything you need—this is your...

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

Completely renovated, oceanfront home wi...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Savor your very own oceanfront, 30-foot outdoor pool and deck at this splendid home in Atlantic Beach, completely modernized - both inside and out in 2021. As you step inside...

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

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...