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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...

Dog-friendly, ocean & sound views, walk ...
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Dog-Friendly 3BR Oceanside Escape on Fort Macon Rd in Atlantic Beach, NC: 5 min walk to beach & spectacular water vistas!Feel the best of both worlds—casual beach vibes and impressive soundside sunsets—at this breezy, family-friendly home in...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Luxurious New Beach House with Private D...

Welcome to your exclusive beach getaway in Atlantic Beach, NC! Tucked away in a calming cul-de-sac neighborhood, this striking new construction offers three levels of modren living, complete with a private dock and convenient elevator access...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Sea Fever West, Oceanfront Duplex in Eme...

Are you sick of being land-locked? Are you itching to travel to new places? Are you aching to visit Emerald Isle? Well, my friend, you have a case of Sea Fever! The only cure for that is to pack up the family, head to Emerald Isle and vacation in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Emerald View - heated pool no fee! Ocean...

Emerald View is the ideal, ocean view hideaway for visiting families, friends or corporate meeting groups in Emerald Isle. This comfortable home features an open concept living room/dining room with ocean vistas. Appreciate a meal or hold a planning...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Family affordable & close enough to all ...
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Our family economical home is close to everything you need for a calming weekend or a week long adventure! It's a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with an upstairs front porch ideal for relaxing and sipping a drink after spending the day in handsome downtown...

  • 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...

Bungalows At The Grove #6, Oceanside Hou...

Welcome to the Bungalows at the Grove featuring 8 beautiful bungalow style residences located around a swimming pool with pool furnishings. Each property has a covered front porch, two bedrooms and two baths in a 900 square foot living space with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Pebble Beach D-107, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Pebble Beach D-107 is a First floor Oceanfront 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Condo located in the professionally landscaped Pebble Beach Oceanfront Gated Condominium Community off Coast Guard Road within walking distance to family theme parks, kiddy race...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
2BR/2BA, Clean, Comfy & Steps from Dinin...

Welcome to your boho beach hideaway! Our two-bedroom, two-bathroom getaway is designed with comfort and character in mind. With warm wood accents and a comfortable bohemian vibe, this space offers a laid-back yet chic ambiance ideal for calming...

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

4BR Ocean Front - DOG OK - Close to town...

Appreciate gorgeous ocean vistas from nearly every room in this impressive 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanfront duplex. With a reverse floor plan, you’ll find the main living area on the top floor, where an open, roomy layout showcases striking ocean...

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

Sands Villa Resort Oceanfront Condo with...
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Find your oceanfront getaway at this Atlantic Beach vacation rental! Located in the Sands Villa Resort, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo invites guests to relax and appreciate access to both indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a private...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Jarvis Mansion

The Jarvis Mansion is a small and hard-to-find bed and breakfast located along a quiet portion of New Bern's main Pollock Street, just a block or so away from the scenic waterfront. The historic two-story white home, built around the turn of the...

New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

Tryon Palace

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

The Attmore-Oliver House is a unique destination on a historic Downtown New Bern walking tour, and is a stately 1790 home that has been transformed into a small museum, as well as the home base of the New Bern Historical Society administrative...

A tempting spot for both art lovers and history buffs, the Bank of the Arts is an eye-catching site in downtown New Bern that’s as renowned for its impressive façade as it is for its wealth of ever-changing attractions and activities.

Situated in the heart of the downtown New Bern region, the Cedar Grove Cemetery is a local landmark that’s a popular spot on many historical or even ghost-themed walking tours that wind through the downtown streets.

The Greenwood Cemetery may be an often overlooked landmark in the historic town of New Bern, but it’s a unique and historic destination that has a collection of stories all its own.

The John Wright Stanly House is a unique stop along a historic New Bern exploration, and is a stately 1780s home that was designed by the same architect who created Tryon Palace, found just a block or two away.

Located just four blocks away from Tryon Palace in the heart of Historic Downtown New Bern, the New Bern Academy Museum presents a unique peek into the often tumultuous history of this small North Carolina town.

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.

Visitors exploring downtown New Bern can’t help but notice the impressive City hall which looms over the city landscape. This unmistakable landmark, which still serves as the home of local government offices, has a unique story and history...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.