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Ocean Club Condo w/ Community Pool & Hot...

No matter the length of your visit, this 3-bed, 2-bath condo is ideal for maximizing your time in Indian Beach! Spend your days tanning on the beach, just steps away from this vacation rental, or calming by the community hot tub and pools. When...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage wi...

Open floor plan overlooking Bogue Sound with your own private dock and boat lift! Unwind on the main level sound front covered deck and relax as the sun sets. Savor your morning coffee from the covered master suite deck, also overlooking the sound...

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

Dog-friendly oceanfront duplex. Rent bot...

Welcome to Z-Scape West, an oceanfront duplex where the beach is your backyard, and relaxation is always within reach. This roomy 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is the ideal spot for family getaways, group vacations, or a peaceful getaway with your...

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

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...