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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...

Sound Of The Sea East 123, Oceanfront Co...

Sound of the Sea East 123 is an Oceanfront 3-Level 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community with impressive vistas and only steps from the beach access! Appreciate your morning coffee from the private decks with outdoor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 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...

Why Knot Getaway…Rooftop with WaterVie...
5.0
(5)

PRIME LOCATION! Why Knot Getaway is an adorable studio in Downtown Beaufort on Front Street overlooking the water of Taylor's Creek-great location for a coastal hideaway! This prime spot is ideal for calming, strolling the waterfront boardwalk, and...

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

“A Swell Life” 3 Bed/3 Bath, Oceanfr...
5.0
(20)

Wake up to oceanfront sunrises and dine to oceanfront sunsets! “A Swell Life” is ideal for a family looking to make forever memories or friends looking to reunite for some time at the beach. This unit is in the gated community of Queens Court...

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

Traigh Point: Oceanview and Soundview, 4...

Spaciousness and surrounding Ocean to Sound vistas abound at Traigh Point!This Oceanview and Soundview Home offers 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, an Elevator, a Rec Room / Family Room in addition to the main Living Area, Bluetooth Speaker System, WIFI...

  • 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...

Vitamin Sea- Home in Beau Coast Communit...

Welcome to Vitamin Sea, a striking coastal getaway in the beautiful Beau Coast community. This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers modern amenities and a serene lifestyle. The roomy open-concept living area, bathed in natural light, creates...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

'Hannah's Place' - Quaint & Cozy Apt by ...
4.2
(10)

Find your calming getaway on Emerald Isle at this 1-bed, 1-bath vacation rental! Take a 30-yard walk from the comfortable apartment to the beach across the street for days appreciating the surf and sand, or grab a fishing pole and head to the Bogue...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Tidal Treasure 10% of for a 7-night book...
5.0
(2)

Appreciate a 10% discount for a 7-nighttime stay and bring your boat! Feel the coastal lifestyle in the Beau Coast community, offering top-tier amenities. A boat storage area is conveniently located roughly 0.5 miles from your condo, with a wildlife...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Whitehurst Lookout on the Sound

Travel to Whitehurst Lookout along gently curved roadways and low-slung bridges, where you will find tranquility of mind and the joy of life on the coast. The road is a designated NC Scenic Byway, and for good reason— there is natural beauty...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Dune Castle East: Family Friendly Oceanf...
4.3
(37)

Please view Dunecastle West at Vacation Rental By Owner listing 741368 to savor both sides or check the availability if this side shows booked. Dunecastle is oceanfront duplex with a spectacular view, the bungalow faces south so you unbelievable sun...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Pet-friendly, Full Kitchen - 3 Blocks to...

Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, this pet-friendly, first-floor condo is close to everything. The lifeguarded beach at the Atlantic Beach Circle is a short 5 min. walk (just 3 blocks!), as are multiple eateries, a pet-friendly biergarten w...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...