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2026 Pine Knoll Shores Nature Spots Guide

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Salty Breeze - 2nd floor Oceanview

Escape to your ideal beach hideaway at this beautiful oceanfront condo at Dunescape Villas in Building 4—an ideal spot for a calming family vacation. Step out onto balcony off both the living room, where you’ll be treated to the calming sounds...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Dogs OK & Golf Cart Included! 3BR/2BA - ...

Welcome to Camp Pinewood! Your Coastal Oasis Awaits! (Golf Cart Supplied!) Location: Feel the ultimate hideaway in Ocean Oaks, where this striking bungalow, located among the trees, is just a short walk from the beach. With its inviting design...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Best all suite oceanfront home on Atlant...

New oceanfront elevator home designed with four identical suites and four separate decks and porches, a completely accessible suite, and a kids bunk room with bath. Heated pool, enormous living-dining-kitchen, and four car garage.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

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...