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The Cabin | Log Cabin+Suite·1-Min Beach...

Wake up at Cabin by the Sea and take your coffee for a calming 1-min. walk to a more secluded section of the beach—ideal for sunrise. Or appreciate glowing skies from the third-floor deck. This 5BR/4BA log-style cabin in Emerald Isle features a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Isle N Joy    Second Row 1/2 duplex Emer...

Discover this 4-bedroom home in Emerald Isle. The serene space features 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and a comfortable bunk bed, ideal for families or groups. With 2 bathrooms equipped with essentials like a hair dryer, guests savor convenience...

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

Ocean Views • 3BR Beach Retreat w/ Eas...

Bright 3BR, 2BA beach home sleeps 7 with 2 Queens and a bunk (Double/Twin). Appreciate second‑row ocean vistas and fast beach access via a wooden walkway. Totally equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, high‑speed internet, TV, central air, and hot/cold...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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...