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2025 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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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...

2 br. loaded condo, lots of amenities- H...

Savor a full week of fun, sun, and relaxation in this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo located at the Peppertree Resort in Atlantic Beach, NC. This delightfully furnished, family-friendly unit offers the ideal beach hideaway on the Crystal Coast.Sleeps up to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Eyes of the Ocean - Short walk to beach,...

Welcome to your comfortable coastal getaway, just a short walk from the shining shores of Emerald Isle! Located in a relaxing neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is the ideal blend of comfort and convenience, with a kids's park just across...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Fantastic Water Views! Pool, Jacuzzi, Gy...
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Wake up to beautiful sunrises over the Intracoastal Waterway, marsh, and Beaufort waterfront right from your balcony. Watch dolphins swim by, boats glide across the water, and birds soar through the coastal skies. Savor private gated access to Radio...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Grande Villas C3 - 2BR Condo

Feel luxury and impressive ocean vistas at Grande Villas in Indian Beach. This fresh oceanfront condo, located on the third floor, offers a cavernous and charmingly designed getaway with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 1,375 square feet of refined...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Spacious Family Home with Outdoor Space....
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Bring your whole family to this cavernous three bedroom home with plenty of off street parking. You are a few blocks away from Lawson Creek Park with plenty of public boat launches. You are also a short bicycle ride to downtown where you can...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Pebble Beach D-107, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Pebble Beach D-107 is a First floor Oceanfront 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Condo located in the professionally landscaped Pebble Beach Oceanfront Gated Condominium Community off Coast Guard Road within walking distance to family theme parks, kiddy race...

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

History of Morehead City

Though not as old as some as its neighbors - like the adjacent and more than 300-year-old town of Beaufort – Morehead City nevertheless has a unique history that’s evident around every waterfront corner. Envisioned by a governor, and...

Point Emerald B-305, Almost Oceanfront C...

Point Emerald Villas B-305 is a Third Floor Almost Oceanfront 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo only 1 building from the ocean in the Point Emerald Villas Gated, Private Oceanfront Condominium Complex tucked into the sought-after secluded western end of the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceans 2-Oceanfront Townhome

Escape to Oceans 2 for the ideal oceanside getaway! This remarkable unit is one of only 16 in the community, and offers a remedy for all your woes, with beautiful vistas of the ocean and the relaxing sounds of distant waves. Upon arrival, you'll be...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Top 10 Things to do in Morehead City

There’s much more than meets the eye in Morehead City. Though the town is known in most beach-going circles as the place to shop and dine before hitting the sand, Morehead City also has a treasure trove of attractions and activities that will...

Beachfront, sleeps up to 6. Indoor & out...
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Beachfront 3rd floor ocean view overlooks pool & slide. Sleeps 6, washer/dryer on property. Grand play area & grilles. 2 tennis courts, basketball, putt putt. Great for families. Available Jul 30-Aug 6.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 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...

Crystal Coast Fishing Guide

The Crystal Coast is a well-known paradise for anglers, thanks to miles of water in every direction, and a famed distinction as the locale for some of the biggest fishing tournaments along the East Coast. From heading miles offshore to target the...

Ocean view beach house, family and pet-f...

Unwind with the whole gang at this peaceful ocean hideaway with comfortable furnishings, tons of natural light, & open floor plan for hanging out. A ideal spot for fun times with friends and family. Appreciate the sunshine and gentle ocean breezes...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...