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2026 Pine Knoll Shores Nature Spots Guide

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Just a Fluke - Ocean cottage 2nd row

NEW ON THE RENTAL MARKET!!! This ocean bungalow is a nostalgic and inviting space, ideal for relaxation and appreciating the coastal lifestyle. This old fisherman’s bungalow evokes a sense of rustic appeal and coastal nostalgia. The salty air...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ocean front Beach Condo within a gated c...

Ocean front Condo located in a gated community with extraordinary amenities - outdoor pool has a 100 ft. water slide, indoor pool, hot-tub. Tennis courts, basketball court, putt-putt on the property as well as a playground, picnic area with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

OCEANFRONT home with breathtaking views,...

Location, location, location! Unbelievably charming, peaceful and beautiful vistas of the white sand beach and pristine, aqua color waters of the Atlantic Ocean for you to savor right from the deck/balcony and just steps away from a private beach...

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

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...