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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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A quick walk across the dune to the spar...

Appreciate the Crystal Coast of North Carolina with its shining water, wide sand beaches, ocean and land activities for everybody in your event! Come for a week to relax, adventure, shop, and dine in a peaceful beach area that is never too busy. Our...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Front St. Waterfront Cottage with Privat...

The only true waterfront rental home with water vistas from nearly every room and a private dock, 10 steps from your door! Very calming and natural decor-everything blends in with the impressive water that is just steps from your back door. When...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

?? Renovated, family-friendly condo acro...

Unwind with the whole family at this Bright & Sunny, Family-Friendly Crystal Coast Condo just across the street from the Beach and the Atlantic Ocean with a Giant Pool and Sun Loungers directly outside of your condo.Immaculate home that sleeps 6-8...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

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...