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2026 Pine Knoll Shores Nature Spots Guide

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Central Emerald Isle, Private Beach Park...

Center of Emerald Isle, private beach parking lot! The beach access is just over a block from Bogue Inlet Pier where there are public bathrooms, shopping, a restaurant and great fishing! Very short walk or drive to the private beachfront parking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The Saltbox-Home in Atlantic Beach

Welcome to The Saltbox! This handsome ocean side home, located in Atlantic Beach, features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, with a warm beach bungalow feel, rustic kitchen, and a enormous patio to view the sunsets. BED CONFIGURATIONS:2 Queen Beds, and 1 Bunk...

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

LARGE SUN PORCH, STEPS AWAY TO BEACH

This established oceanfront bungalow is located in Atlantic Beach and offers plenty of room to spread out. Private apartment has its own entrance with kitchen, dining and living area. Open kitchen and dining room is located on the main level. The...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

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...