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POOL and beach access steps away from dr...

Charming Semi Oceanfront Cottage with Private Pool! Welcome to this striking bungalow just 1 lot from the ocean with phenomenal ocean vistas! Featuring a private pool (non-heated), this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom haven is ideal for your next vacation...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oceanfront home with direct beach access...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located in the striking coastal town of Pine Knoll Shores, this roomy beachfront home offers the ideal getaway for families or groups looking to relax and savor the impressive...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Shore Beats Workin', Almost Oceanfront H...

Shore Beats Workin' is a handsome 5 bedroom, 5 bath and 2 half bath home in Ocean Shores in Pine Knoll Shores. Shore Beats Workin' has unbelievable vistas of the Ocean. This home has a Gameroom with Pool Table and Flat Screen TV, Private Pool and...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...