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The Beach Hive: Ocean view condo in the ...

Start your morning with spectacular vistas of the Emerald Isle sunrise from our 4th floor Ocean view condo. Walk a few steps to the elevator to make your way to the pool or beach with access to our outdoor storage which includes beach chairs, sand...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
3rd-row beach cottage with ocean views, ...

Fall in appreciate with North Carolina's Crystal Coast at this classic, ocean-view beach bungalow! Located among an enclave of live oak, the home sits atop a stilted perch providing a great vantage point from its third-row location. An...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Pet Friendly, Oceanside Interior Home Pr...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPack'n PlayPet FriendlyPrivate PoolScreened PorchWifiDESCRIPTION:Scilly Cat... oops! No cats...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

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, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic...

Beaufort is a community that’s best explored from the water, and paddlers of all skill levels can find an adventure or two in store through Beaufort Paddle. Located in between the towns of Beaufort and Morehead City, and conveniently found...

There’s a whole host of ways to have fun on the Emerald Isle waters with the help of Hot Wax Surf Shop. Located just off of Emerald Drive along Mallard Dr., this centrally located surf shop offers a lot more than just boards and board shorts...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...

The small town of Swansboro is surrounded by wide, calm waters, which makes it a perfect destination for tackling a new kayak, paddle boarding, or boating adventure through Swansboro Paddle Boarding. Conveniently located on the very edge of the...

Sunfish • Fishing • Kayaks * Beachcats • Pedal Kayaks • Small Sailboats • SUPs • Surfboards • Gear • Advice • Friendly ServiceTrusty Watersports is a locally owned and operated kayak and sailboat shop. We...