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2025 Emerald Isle Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Beau Point: Dog-Friendly Waterfront w/do...
4.8
(32)

Striking private sound front property shaded by 100-year old live oak trees with a dock. Just one mile from The Boathouse Marina, public boat ramp, and two miles from the Beaufort docks...ideal distance for golf cart rides. This spectacular...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 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...

Home with golf cart,community pool,easy ...
4.7
(3)

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHigh ChairPack'n PlayWiFi throughout Home DESCRIPTION: Forget Me Not is a appealing 3 bedroom bungalow with 2 living room areas, a huge lawn...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Cabin: Lower Winter prices! Snowbirds We...
5.0
(1)

Located feet away from the Intracoastal Waterway. Bring your boat; you have complimentary access to our private ramp with "no" wait time. Don't have a boat? Fish off our fishing pier and clean your fish at the end of the dock or sit and relax and...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Boardwalk, Oceanfront House in Emerald I...

There is no better place to spend a week in Emerald Isle than Boardwalk! Spend a outstanding week in this elegant 4-Bedroom, 3-Bath, Oceanfront House that features roomy decks overlooking the coastline. When you enter this cavernous home, your...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Coastal Retreat w/ Boat Parking and Larg...

Appreciate a comfortable stay at this centrally-located home, featuring a rocking chair front porch, private backyard and cavernous driveway to accommodate your offshore fishing boat. Conveniently located between Front Street and Live Oak Street...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Crystal Coast Getaway

This striking 4-bedroom coastal hideaway offers beautiful vistas of the ocean and marina. Unwind and relax in the cavernous living area, which features comfortable seating and sizable sliding glass doors tray showcase the photogenic scenery. The...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Beaufort, NC Boating Guide

As evident by the dozens if not hundreds of vessels that are perched along the downtown docks on a daily basis, Beaufort is clearly a community that’s in love with boating. From marine stores in the heart of the downtown area, to water tours...

Beachfront Condo with Amazing Ocean View...
4.8
(16)

Ocean vistas are striking from the porch of this condo. Beacon's Reach offers amenities including multiple pools to choose from. The condo has parking available.**Note: Elevator is being replaced. Work is scheduled to begin January 2024. We...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
End Unit Townhome Located in Atlantic Be...
5.0
(77)

Our three bedroom, three and a half bath end unit townhome is 3 years old and is professionally decorated. This end unit overlooks a community pool, and you have peeks of the ocean from the second and third level Master en suite decks. Totally...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Surfing near Beaufort, NC

Life is truly a beach on the Crystal Coast, and visitors to the small town of Beaufort, NC will find that there are a number of coastal shorelines nearby to appease a need for wave riding. From isolated barrier island destinations to popular beach...

Summer Winds B-135, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Recent Updates: Summer Winds B-135 is newly painted with refreshed dimmable lighting throughout the unit with ceiling fans in the main living area, MBR and Queen BR. The Twin BR has a stand-alone tower fan to keep the air fresh throughout the year...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Rainy Day Activities in Beaufort, NC

Even a town as sunny as Beaufort can be subjected to the occasional rainy day, but visitors will soon discover that a dreary afternoon is no reason to forego the fun in this small town destination that’s overflowing with on-site and...

Stunning oceanfront views just steps fro...
4.9
(155)

*See below for pet policy before requesting a reservation that includes a pet*This listing is for Shorebreak Left, the east side of the duplex. If you are interested in renting the entire property, check out the west side of the duplex, Shorebreak...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

Are You Ready for a Summer of FUN? The Salty Pirate Waterpark is now open for the 2024 season! Compact outdoor waterpark offering tube and mat slides, a children's area and deck area. The park will be opening in May 2024 for another exciting season!