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2026 Pine Knoll Shores Nature Spots Guide

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Oceanfront 4BR Retreat with Private Beac...

Savor ocean vistas from this 4BR, 2BA home with King, Double and 4 Twins, linens included. Unwind in the living area, prepare in the entirely outfitted kitchen, and dine together. Walk to the beach via private dune path with sitting area for coffee...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2 Bed, 2 Bath Oceanfront Condo at Island...

***Updated 2026*** The Yacht Club is the ideal spot for your next beach hideaway! This cozy two bedroom, two bath oceanfront unit with a private screened in porch is located at Island Beach & Racquet Club. This property features many great...

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

OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stu...

We are "locals" in Emerald Isle, and pleased to host your family vacation in our comfortable oceanfront home. Whether you are looking for a charming hideaway, a fun gathering place for the family, or an impressive fishing destination, Sea Star is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

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...