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Appreciate a calming stay at this 3-bedroom home with tv's in every bedroom in James City {New Bern}. The appealing home features two queen beds and one full bed, ideal for a restful nighttime. Guests can refresh in one of the two bathrooms, each...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fields Cottage: Dog-Friendly Oceanfront ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.A striking and serene experience awaits when you choose this oceanfront haven as your home away from home in the heart of Atlantic Beach Circle. Detailed with delightfully...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Red, White & Beach! 5BR Atlantic Beach C...

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Walk to AB Circle Stores, Dining & Live Music | Steps to 2 Beach Access Points | Outdoor Shower w/ Changing AreaFamily relaxation meets coastal fun at 'Walk-on-Water,' a freshly remodeled Atlantic Beach vacation rental! This...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...