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Pine Knoll Nest | House in Pine Knoll Sh...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Your private Pine Knoll Shores heaven awaits! This serene sound-side escape offers a convenient location less than a mile from the beach and comes completely furnished for family...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
3 Palms, Oceanfront House in Emerald Isl...

Favorite Features:-Amazing Ocean view Swimming Pool with a great Tiki Bar!-Stylish and modern furnishings.-Ideal walkway to the beach.-Kitchen of your dreams!You'll want to stay in Emerald Isle forever after you've stayed in this charming...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

2 Seas the Day West, Oceanfront Duplex i...

Get ready 2 Seas the Day West! This appealing Oceanfront Duplex has beautiful vistas from the living room, kitchen and bedrooms! The new, broad deck makes dolphin watching a enjoyment. Eat inside or outside with a wide variety of seating options...

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

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.

Morehead City's Jaycee Park is easily one of the most scenic parks along the Crystal Coast, and perhaps the region's busiest park in the summer season. Located adjacent to the waterfront, with wide open views of the Bogue Sound and neighboring...

The Morehead City Sports Complex is one of the largest destinations for active Morehead City locals and visitors who want to enjoy a little competition or easy-going fun off the sand. The 27.7 acre complex features a wealth of facilities designed...

Let the kids enjoy a day off the beach while still having a blast with a visit to Morehead City’s Shevans Park. Found within a city block that’s just west of the heart of the downtown area, this kid-friendly park has plenty of room to...