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OCEANFRONT with Amazing Views

With steps leading directly to the beach - what more could you ask for? You would be renting the west side. The vistas from this home are marvelous no matter which direction you look. Sitting on the highest point of land in Emerald Isle, Cloud Nine...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
3BR Coastal Retreat – Walk to Beach, S...

Welcome to The Wellington – A Fresh, Coastal Retreat Near Beach and SoundPerfectly located just 900 feet from the beach and even closer to the Bogue Sound access and kayak launch, The Wellington offers the ideal setting for your Emerald Isle...

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

'West of the Moon' Ocean Apt w/ Beach Ac...

Salty sea air and balmy breezes welcome you to this Emerald Isle apartment, sitting just a 30-yard walk from public beach access! Guests of the 2-bedroom, 1-bath ‘West of the Moon’ vacation rental will savor spectacular ocean vistas, along with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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 Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...