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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...

WELCOME TO PARADISE!! Beautiful oceanfro...
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Oceanfront townhome features 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. Direct ocean view from oceanfront deck and simple beach access via boardwalk exclusively for townhome unit owners. Professionally decorated with entirely equipped kitchen featuring...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Grandview, Oceanfront House in Emerald I...

There is nothing more spectacular than watching the sun set from the deck with friends and family, or waking to the sound of the surf and walking out onto one of 5 bedroom decks to savor a spectacular sunrise at Grandview. Grandview features some of...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Mother-in-Law Suite Upon Request! 0.4 mi...

Consider this home your home away from home while you visit Emerald Isle. Our Home is located walking distance to the Beach! Just 0.4 mile/10 min. walk to a more private beach access. Take a 6-min. walk to EI Woods Park to go fishing or walk the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in ...

Sand Castle Cottage is an Oceanside home with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This home is located in Emerald Isle which gives you access to all the Crystal Coast has to offer! Including Emerald Isle and is a short drive from historic Beaufort and...

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

Renovated Rustic Charm!

Take it painless at this unique and calming hideaway. You'll stay in a private studio apartment attached to a bigger country home on a humongous private lot immersed in the sounds of nature. Your private back deck overlooks a backyard full of ducks...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Cozy 2-bedroom apartment in charming Atl...

Make yourself at home in this 2-bedroom Atlantic Beach getaway. This apartment features a ideal blend of comfort and style, with a queen bed, bunk bed, and couch bed to accommodate all guests. Savor the convenience of WiFi, AC, and heating during...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

Crystal Coast Museums

Considering that the Crystal Coast has centuries of history as well as one of the most unique environments along the North Carolina coastline, it should come as no surprise that the region is home to an array of fascinating and thoroughly engaging...

5 BR Oceanfront East side of Duplex with...

Oceanfront Duplex, 5 Bedrooms, 4 ½ Baths. King * Queen * Queen * 2 Singles * Bunkbed (S up, D down w/S trundle). Island Club linen service with beds made. Expansive 15’ x 41’ oceanfront saline swimming pool (shared). Heated pool is available...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Lookout at Queens Court
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The Lookout is located at 1306 Queens Courts on Emerald Isle, the Western portion of Bogue Banks barrier island of the Southern Outer Banks. Queens Court is conveniently located near the Hwy 58 Cameron Langston Bridge, avoiding the traffic of...

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

Crystal Coast Vacation Rentals

Visitors who are heading to the Crystal Coast will find a scattering of hotels and motels throughout the shoreline and inland communities, but will soon discover that the primary type of accommodations available are vacation rentals. Located all...

5th Floor Condo with breathtaking views ...
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This 2 Bedroom 2 bathroom condo at Olde Towne Yacht Club is located on Radio Island near Historic Beaufort. We are convenient to Atlantic Beach and Morehead City, NC. This condo is on the 5th floor directly overlooking the water and has definitely...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...

Quaint 2-bedroom townhome in Atlantic Be...

Welcome to your ideal beachside hideaway! This gorgeous 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom apartment offers a comfortable and chic getaway just steps away from the handsome Atlantic Beach. Ideal for families, couples, or modest groups, our cozy apartment is...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
4 J's Cafe and Bakery

4 J's Cafe and Bakery offers cheesecakes, pastries, layer cakes, sheet cakes, personal shortcakes, muffins, scones, cookies, brownies, macaroons, biscotti, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, lattes, chai lattes, and several other varieties of...

Ben & Jerry's

Nothing says vacation like enjoying an ice cream after a long and sunny day at the beach, and Emerald Isle visitors can treat their taste buds with a visit to one of the most well-known ice cream destinations in the country - Ben &...

There’s nothing more traditional and beachy than indulging in an ice cream cone or some burgers and fries after a long day on the sand, and  Dairy Queen is a time-tested spot to feast on easy-going fare. Open throughout the summer months...

Emerald Isle beachgoers who want to feast on sweet and salty fare will feel right at home at the convenient and always tempting DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant Emerald Isle. Situated just a block or two away from the oceanfront, and easy to reach...