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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 company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching range of adventures that will have coastal fans of all ages soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of the Southern Outer Banks.

Ocean and Sound Views - Pet Friendly!

Appreciate vistas of both the ocean and the sound from this 3rd row, single family home. Ocean Bliss has a 16'x32', 2.5ft-5ft deep, private pool, game room and is pet friendly. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms Q*Q*Q*B, Trundle*QSS in the game room. Wrap around covered and opened furnished decks, enclosed outdoor hot/cold shower, gas grille and you'll find beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach toys, pool toys, ice chest on wheels. Pet Friendly with $250.00 non-returnable pet fee per dog (2 dogs max). Linens (linens, bath towels, kitchen towels) supplied with beds made. Typical turn day is Sunday to Sunday. Flexible stays allowed. NO SMOKING! Ground (Entry Level)Enter into the game room that has a enormous TV, game table, queen sleeper couch, sitting area with refrigerator and a full bathroom!Mid-LevelThe mid-level has 3 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms off the hallway, and a laundry closet. Bedroom 1 has a bunk bed with a trundle pull out. This room has a TV, is ocean side and has access to the mid-level covered deck.Bedroom 2 has a queen bed. This room has a TV, is ocean side and has access to the mid-level covered deck.Bedroom 3 has a queen bed.Top LevelThe top level, considered the main living level offers the kitchen, dining and living area, the 4th bedroom and a full bathroom. The kitchen is entirely supplied with bar seating.Bedroom 4 has a queen bed. This room has a TV and access to a full bathroom.

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic Beach today.

Heart of Historic Beaufort - 129 Craven ...
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************* DEEP DISCOUNTS FOR MONTHLY RENTALS ************* TWO(2) PERSON MAXIMUM *** MUST BE AT LEAST 50 YEARS OLD ***Located in the Heart of Historic District. Freshly refreshed apartment has a full kitchen with cookware, a cozy queen bedroom and freshly refreshed living area. It is within walking distance of everything - day cruises, waterfront shopping, eateries, historic sites, you will not need a car. Responsible event must be age 50 or older. The owners live on the adjacent property and are available should you need anything.The owners also have an apartment on the adjacent property, 131 Craven Street. Search for listing #339427 - Charming One Bedroom Carriage House.We have partnered with The Beaufort Cart Company for golf cart units. Please inquire with us for discounts.

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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 is a favorite spot for families who want to have a little fun off the sand.

Ocean & Sound Views 3BR w/ Pools, Tennis...

Escape to this modern island home in Pine Knoll Shores’ Beacon's Reach community! Steps from the ocean and located in a lush maritime forest, this 3BR/3BA getaway offers serene vistas of both the ocean and sound, multiple balconies, and ample natural light. Appreciate resort-style amenities: 3 pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball, maritime trails, marina & more all located on-site. Only a 5 min. drive to the NC Aquarium! Spend time appreciating close by Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle. North Carolina Maritime Museum, Fort Macon State Park, Cape Lookout National Seashore, Crystal Coast Country Club, Lost Treasure Putt-Putt & Raceway, Beaufort Pirates Revenge, Crystal Coast Sailing Excursions and Oceanana Pier all within a short drive! This home is ideal for relaxation or adventure, for multiple family trips or adult getaways. Your North Carolina coastal tour awaits!

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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.

Eventide at The Point of Emerald Isle, B...
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Upfront acknowledgement.......Our home is offered on Vacation Rental By Owner as a courtesy to guests who prefer the Vacation Rental By Owner community. We approve reservations on a case-by-case basis and do not offer the "Book Now" feature because we want to ensure the home is a good-fit before accepting a reservation. We provide first-class accommodations and our home is best suited for families who value high quality. We savor you considering our home. Now here's the property description...Located right at The Point of Emerald Isle, our freshly and completely remodeled home has some of the finest vistas on the Island. The home sits on a bespoke foundation, 20 feet above sea level with an Elevator, handsome panorama of the Atlantic Ocean, Bogue Inlet and Intracoastal Waterways, really capturing the best The Point has to offer.There are windows everywhere - surrounding a top floor with a sizable living area, modern kitchen and master suite. Downstairs there are 4 more bedrooms each with an attached bath. A second, comfortable family room on the first level provides the ideal place for kids to get away or a peaceful place for you to watch a movie.The home is furnished with a mixture of new and striking old-school décor made additional special with handmade barn doors in the Master Suite and reclaimed cedar accents throughout, with wood from the original home. Our beds are all new and we’ve gotten feedback they are very cozy.A 75-inch HD Flat Screen TV and sound system completes the main living area & 65-inch HD Flat Screen TV's are in the downstairs Living Room and the Master Suite. Another TV is in the second Master Suite. Everything is included in our units…we have our own linens, bath towels, share our beach equipment and even provide beach towels. Outside….The swimming pool is now heated and we have a first class Master Hot Tub. There is a protected wide-open space underneath the home, surrounded by lattice and protected from the elements. You have shade for outdoor activities and protection from the elements during inclement weather, making outdoor time always practical. Well-designed decks surround the upper levels of the home making the most of the vistas. We also have all-new gorgeous outdoor furnishings with loungers by the pool and on the upper deck providing some privacy. There is a Ring-Toss game and Cornhole. Unobstructed beachfront access is directly across from the home and you can choose the Atlantic Ocean, the Bogue Inlet or a calm lagoon for your time by the water. The walk to the beach is rewarded with wide-open beaches and a sense of space and privacy. A heated swimming pool awaits your return from the beach and there is an elevated hot tub on the first level deck. We have a big-wheeled beach cart and chairs we share to make the beach experience more delightful.The home takes full advantage of our handsome location and we are proud to share it on a limited basis and only to families or smaller groups of adult friends. We welcome personal inquiries and encourage dialogue before we agree to a rental, to ensure it is a good fit both ways.Eventide is an Old-English word for evening or end of the day. It is when our home is most special with impressive sunsets that make this location on Emerald Isle very special.Welcome to Eventide.Reviews are important! There are a few on Vacation Rental By Owner and here are additional reviews left by our NCBeachrent-guests in our Welcome Book: **Everything was ideal. We hope to return next summer.**So nice to feel like we are at a friend’s home.**It was ideal and we all said it was our favorite home we have stayed in.**You have thought of and supplied everything one needs and the “extras” making this like staying in the home of a friend.**Precious memories were made, cousins bonded and exceptional sunsets were savored.**We appreciate seeing the sunsets & sunrises from the comfort of the deck w/coffee or a beverage….Emerald Isle is really a gem – being able to appreciate it from 100 Bogue Ct. made it even more special**We were so impressed with your home. It was the first place we stayed where everything was maintained and worked. Everything was clean…I appreciated all the personal touches; it was like going to a bed and breakfast.**Thank you for going above and beyond to make this home feel like home.Administrative Notes: 1. Please contact us using the "Contact Host" feature to tell us a little about your plans, provide us with an accurate number of guests and communicate a brief description of your vacation plans so we can ensure our home is a good fit and confirm availability. Once we are both comfortable, we'll invite you to submit a booking request or send you a pre-approval and follow up with personal contact. 2. We do not rent to organized groups of any kind, even if chaperoned by adults. No events, weddings, graduations, receptions or other gatherings are allowed, unless otherwise agreed to. 3. We have high, in-season demand and longer units get preference when building our calendar; 10 nights or longer. This is very hard to find, but also helps us build time between units to properly maintain the home.4. We also book our home through a local private website, NCBeachrent.com. We will always do our best to ensure our calendar is up to date. 5. Additional information is also available on Facebook. Search for "Eventide at The Point on Emerald Isle, NC". 6. After you book through Vacation Rental By Owner, you can expect us to contact you directly. We will verify the reservation details and coordinate for a signed rental agreement with you...all done electronically. This is a requirement to finalize your reservation with us.7. Animals are allowed ONLY on a case by case basis and additional charges apply. Up to $500 per pet, per week. Typically, one modest, well behaved dog may be allowed. Checkout time with family pets is 9am to allow for additional cleaning.Important disclosure: Vacation Rental By Owner now imbeds their Guest Service Fee in our advertised prices; this rate is roughly 10-12% plus an administrative fee to cover credit card costs charged by Vacation Rental By Owner. Some additional costs are also absorbed by us.Under NC law, any material misrepresentation or fraud by the renter are grounds for expedited eviction.Be assured if Eventide becomes your vacation home, we are confident it will be a great experience for you and your family.

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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 music guaranteed to unleash your inner pirate. But be warned; we may need to enlist your expertise to man the water cannons and help defend our ship!

Ocean-side condominium with pool and pri...
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The peaceful condominium complex of Island Beach & Racquet Club is centrally located to area amusements, dining, and shopping. Offering amenities ideal for any family, Island Beach & Racquet Club provides guests with two oceanfront swimming pools and kiddie pools as well as a Junior Olympic size swimming pool located on the sound side of the complex. For the family wanting to stay fit, you will find a exercise center as well as tennis courts for guest use on the sound-side. Charcoal grilles are located throughout the grounds for your use.Grab a bags cart and take the elevator to the first floor where you will find this ocean-side condo with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full kitchen, dining table for six, and living area. Sit out back and relax on one of the two outdoor patios. Step out your door and take the private boardwalk directly to the beach or relax in the covered beachfront gazebo.Conveniences include linens, clothes washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, 3 TVs with cable, and wireless internet access.This property is managed by the owner and includes a cleaning fee. Vacation Rental By Owner charges every renter a Service Fee which is their fee.For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have one external doorbell camera.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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 off the sand. Featuring a bowling alley, sports bar, arcade, and a sister miniature golf course – (the Golfin’ Dolphin) - visitors can expect plenty of good times when they make an outing to this all-around fun amusement center.

Serene beach house facing Bogue Sound & ...

3-BR, 2-BA home on Bogue Sound in handsome Emerald Isle! Savor handsome vistas from the cavernous deck or nap on the breezy screened-in porch. The sunsets across the Sound can't be beat. Kayak or paddleboard from the canal across the street or launch a boat at the bigger public boat ramp a mile away. Ocean beach access is only 10 mins walking, 5 mins cycling, or 3 mins in a golf cart! Bedrooms: Primary with queen-size bed, guest with full-size bed, and a comfortable room for kids with 2 sets of bunkbeds. Den also has a sleeper couch. Two full baths plus outdoor shower, gas grille, blender for all your favorite frozen drinks, beach chairs and toys, and 2 adult bicycles - just bring helmets. Close to eateries, markets and attractions, yet peaceful and peaceful.

  • 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 Beaufort, the Crystal Coast Lady is specifically built for the purpose of sightseeing and dolphin watching. Visitors can enjoy exploring the beautiful downtown beaufort are, plus unbeatable perspectives of the region’s vast array of wildlife, shorelines, and on-the-water views. The Crystal Coast Lady is equipped with a snack bar, and 2 restrooms onboard. 

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 museums. For a fun and educational rainy day activity, (or just a little excuse to get out of the sun), be sure you check out these “must see” museums that are found throughout the Crystal Coast.

Oceanfront, private pool,hot tub,elevato...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 RefrigeratorsAir-Hockey TableArcade GameBed Linens and Bath TowelsElevatorFoosball TableFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot TubPicnic TablesPing-Pong TablePrivate PoolPrivate Walkway to BeachRecreation RoomSurround SoundWiFi throughout Home DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Sunkissed! Savor spectacular vistas from this exceptional Oceanfront Home located in the gated community of Dolphin Ridge!On the ground level is the garage that is furnished with air hockey and ping pong tables and an additional drink/bait refrigerator. You can access the home's private pool and hot tub area directly from the garage. Just inside the hall is where the elevator begins its service to the above 3 levels.As you enter this astounding back key oceanfront home on the 2nd level, you will find 4 bedrooms. 2 oceanfront bedrooms include the King master suite with oceanfront deck access, a private bath with a soaking tub, a walk-in closet, and a walk-in shower. The 2nd oceanfront room is furnished with a Queen bed with oceanfront deck access and shares a Jack n Jill bathroom with a Queen bedroom that is also furnished with a bunk bed and has deck access. The additional room on this level is furnished with a Queen bed, private bath, and also has deck access. As part of the Spinnaker’s Fresh Bed Promise all linens are laundered between guests, even the comforters.The 3rd level is the main living area with a cavernous open layout. The well-supplied kitchen offers plenty of counter space and bar seating for fun-filled family meals! The dining area offers ample space with additional oceanfront window seating. The living area is within view and is equipped with a big screen TV, surround sound, and refreshed and comfortable seating. A true gathering spot for the whole family! The living area is decorated in rich blues and reds with multiple windows to bring in the bright natural light. If being outside is what you prefer, rest assured the decks are completely furnished and made for calming. There are 2 additional rooms on this level and both are furnished with Queen beds. One shares a bath with the main living area and the other is suite style. The next and final level of this home is another space made for entertaining and fun! Additional 4th-floor rec. room with full bath, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave, game table with chess/checkers/scrabble, competition foosball table, full-size pinball machine, and a home theater with 50" TV, and Stereo.SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:FIRST FLOORING:Guest room with Queen bed, private bathPrimary suite with King bed, private bathGuest room with Queen bed, connected bathGuest room with Queen bed and bunk bed, connected bathSECOND FLOORING:Guest room with Queen bed, private bathGuest room with Queen bed, connected bath

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Ocean View Condo - Oceanside Beach Retre...
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Escape from life and relax at this relaxing getaway with an ocean view. This pristine, NEWLY refreshed, OCEAN VIEW queen suite condo is ideal for a couple, yet it can sleep up to 4 guests. The broad ocean view is yours to take in from inside the comfort of your freshly modernized unit.Located in an oceanfront condo community in Atlantic Beach, your private beach access is only a few steps away, and the newly remodeled, ocean view, wraparound deck is just outside your door.—--- LOCATION: OCEANFRONT BUILDING & OCEAN VIEW SUITE ---From your suite, savor an ocean view while soaking in the tranquility of your Oceanside Beach Retreat.— The condominium building is oceanfront.— Your suite is ocean view.— Your second-floor room is on the side of the building, three doors down from the oceanfront corner of the building. From the wraparound shared deck, you have an expansive ocean view where you can regularly see dolphins swimming by. On a clear day, you can see Shackleford Island where the descendants of the wild Spanish mustangs roam and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance.--- NEWLY RENOVATED!!! ---This impressive space is your own personal ocean view escape in Atlantic Beach. We updated the condo with care and expert craftsmanship to bring tranquility and luxury to your beach vacation.— Quartz kitchen countertops— Tile kitchen backsplash— Stainless steel appliances— Quartz eat-in dining area— Sliding barn door— Glass shower surround with handheld shower sprayer— Custom coffered ceiling, wainscoting, and trim— New light fixtures, finishes, and furnishings--- OCEANSIDE AMENITIES ---Your Atlantic Beach ocean view suite is located in an oceanfront condominium community with over 600 ft of direct oceanfront shoreline. There are two direct, private beach access pathways, each with its own covered gazebo with seating, and a saltwater pool alongside the dunes. All amenities are private to the community. Get comfortable in the oceanfront seating on the shared wraparound deck, appreciate the ocean breeze in the gazebo atop the dunes, grille out and relax at the picnic tables, enjoy the outdoor pool, or walk to the beach that is just steps away.— Over 600 ft of direct oceanfront shoreline — Direct, private beach access— Covered gazebo seating atop the dunes— Covered deck that wraps around the entire condo building with oceanfront seating— Outdoor shower— Grassy lawn— Charcoal grilling area— Picnic tables— Fish cleaning station— Saltwater pool with sun loungers, tables, and chairs— Credit card operated laundry room--- SUNRISE & SUNSET OVER THE OCEAN ---Atlantic Beach is located on a southward-facing island which, depending on the time of year, gives you the opportunity to see the sunrise and sunset over the ocean!—WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR UNIT— Modern kitchen (entirely supplied!!) with a full-size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, two-burner cooktop, toaster oven (no conventional oven), blender, Keurig k-cup coffee maker, and Brita water filter pitcher— Eat-in dining area— Queen bed with MEMORY FOAM bed and MEMORY FOAM pillows— Full-size futon bed— Blackout curtains— High-speed WiFi— Samsung 50” flat-screen Intelligent TV with cable package featuring over 100 fashionable channels and the following apps that you can access with your personal login: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Apple TV, HBO Max, Sling, YouTube, VUDU, Tubi, and HuluWHAT IS PROVIDED— Bed linens for all beds— Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and black makeup washcloths— Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, blow dryer, septic-friendly toilet paper— Dish towel, paper towels, dish soap, and sponge— Dishes, pots/pans, cutlery, grilling silverware, cooking oil and spray, salt/pepper, spices— Brita water filter pitcher, ice trays, Keurig K-cup coffee maker— Free k-cups, creamer, sugar, and Splenda— Broom, dust pan, and disinfectant spray— Garment steamer and distilled water— Deck of cards, Monopoly (The NC Crystal Coast version!), and the game of Clue— Two beach chairsWHAT TO BRING— Beach towels— Additional beach chairs (if more than two are needed)— Beach umbrella/shade (A Shibumi Shade works great!)— Don’t forget your sunscreen!— Food, drinks, condiments, additional spices and coffee, charcoal (There is a Dollar General across the street and a Food Lion down the street.)PARKING PASS— Each reservation is given ONE parking pass.— For nightly reservations, an additional pass is available for $25 per reservation for a max of two parking passes total. For monthly reservations, an additional pass is available for $100.NO SMOKING & NO VAPING— No smoking anything inside the unit or anywhere at the complex.— Violators will be asked to leave IMMEDIATELY, and a refund will not be issued.— Violators will be charged a $500 fine. Additionally, there is an additional $200 cleaning fee.NO FAMILY PETS— Family Animals are not allowed in this particular unit. Please inquire with the host for information on service animals and emotional support animals.—HAVE A LARGE CROWD?— Bonus Perk! We own and manage three (3) total units on this same side of the building: two (2) are ocean view and one (1) is first floor, pet-friendly. Please let us know if you need multiple units, and we can help get those booked for you.Ask about SPECIAL PRICING for longer stays:— 5% off weekly bookings!!— 10% off monthly bookings!!** Weekends fill up fast, but we’ve got great weekday prices! **—--- YOUR HOST ---Hi, my name is Ashley, and I handle all of the hosting at NC Saltwater Vacations. My goal is to ensure that you have a TEN STAR experience!Your CAREFREE vacation is my TOP PRIORITY! If you need anything during your stay or have any questions, please let me know. :-)--- DISCLAIMER ---I (Ashley) am your host, but your short-term rental agreement is with 'NC Saltwater Vacations LLC.' Ashley co-owns NC Saltwater Vacations LLC.--- DOWNLOAD THE APP ---**Please download the Vacation Rental By Owner app and turn on notifications, so you can receive important messages like check-in details and your key code.—--- NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION ---You can walk down the beach to the close by public pedestrian pier and grab a bite to eat oceanfront on the pier at Molly's Beachside Bar & Grille. You can also walk across the street to Dairy Queen, Beach Burgers, On the Rocks Restaurant and Bar, The Wheelhouse Taproom, and Kitty Hawk Kites Gift Shop.Food Lion grocery store is 1 mile down the road, and you can walk to the Dollar General and a convenience store.Within a 5 min drive is the NC Aquarium, Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach Town Park, Crystal Coast Brewing Co, Amos Mosquitos Restaurant, Oceanana Fishing Pier and Pier House Restaurant, and the Atlantic Beach Circle and all of the surf stores and eateries.--- EVENTS --- JANUARY— Atlantic Beach Penguin Plunge— Crystal Coast Restaurant WeekFEBRUARY— Carolina Chocolate Festival— Beaufort Mardi Gras Celebration— Crystal Coast Restaurant WeekAPRIL— Atlantic Beach beachfront Easter egg hunt & photos with the Easter bunny— Downtown Morehead City's Bites and Blues— Beaufort Wine and Food Festival— Crystal Coast Star PartyMAY— Atlantic Beach International Food Festival— Atlantic Beach, Beach Music Festival— Beaufort's Annual Wooden Boat Show— Fort Macon Summer Music Series— Cherry Point Air Show— Beaufort Music FestivalJUNE— Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament— Morehead City Alive at Five Summer Music Series— Fort Macon Summer Music Series— Atlantic Beach Movie in the Park Summer Movie Series— Fort Macon cannon firings— Arts by the SeaJULY— 4th of July fireworks, live music, & festivities— Band the Billfish Tournament— Morehead City Alive at Five Summer Music Series— Fort Macon Summer Music Series— Atlantic Beach Movie in the Park Summer Movie Series— Fort Macon cannon firingsAUGUST— Morehead City Alive at Five Summer Music Series— Atlantic Beach Movie in the Park Summer Movie Series— Fort Macon cannon firingsSEPTEMBER— Crystal Coast Grandiose Prix - Boat Race— Morehead City Alive at Five Summer Music SeriesOCTOBER— North Carolina Seafood Festival— Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament— Swansboro Mullet FestivalNOVEMBER— Beaufort Pirate Invasion— Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend and Decoy Festival— Veterans Day Parade— Emerald Isle Car Show— Swansboro by Candlelight— Emerald Isle Christmas Parade— Swansboro Christmas FlotillaDECEMBER— Atlantic Beach Christmas Parade— Morehead City Christmas Parade— Crystal Coast Holiday Flotilla— Santa by the Sea at the NC Aquarium— The Wizards of Winter— Gingerbread Festival— Historic Beaufort Christmas Candlelight Tour— Atlantic Beach Smoke-on-the-Water Bonfire— Fireworks, live music, Morehead City’s ‘crab pot drop,’ Fort Macon’s cannon blast in Atlantic Beach, and other New Year’s Eve festivities throughout the areaYEAR ROUND— Join the Crystal Coast Stargazers to check out the nighttime’s sky at locations like Fort Macon State Park and Cape Lookout National Seashore— Take in history with regular cannon firings, tours, live music events, a Halloween haunted fort, and other activities at Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach— Vacation at the beach during sea turtle season! Sea turtle nesting season is May-November, and the eggs incubate in the sand for about 60 days before they hatch.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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 Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling destinations on the East Coast. 

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 along the Crystal Coast beaches from Atlantic Beach to the town of Emerald Isle, a vacation rental is the generally preferred accommodations option for vacationers thanks to ample space, exceptional locales close to the water, and plenty of homes and condos to choose from.

3rd-Floor Condo Overlooking Courtyard w/...
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A Place at the Beach 312Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'This is a third-floor, generously decorated, one-bedroom suite located in building L overlooking the courtyard with pool and ocean vistas. The linens is a queen in the primary suite with a private bath, a double in the convertible den area, a sleeper couch in the living area, and a full bath in the hallway, along with the completely equipped galley kitchen. This suite is unique in that it has a private washer and dryer inside the unit! Other amenities in the condo are a dishwasher, two TVs, a DVD player, and complimentary WiFi. The oceanfront complex offers broad amenities including an outdoor pool with a waterslide, an indoor pool, a hot tub, an elevator, tennis and basketball courts, shared grilles, a game room, and laundry facilities on-site. Things to Know Free WiFi This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina, LLC.Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 cars.This rental is located on floor 3.Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our intelligent home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, accepting us to reach out directly with a reminder of max. occupancy and peaceful hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 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 link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.

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 happens to the best of us. We’ve checked dozens of chair reviews and features. Here are our picks for best beach chair.

The HoneyComb - Blocks from Historic Wat...

Freshly modernized, blocks from historic waterfront, in season farmers market one block away, walk to many stores and eateries. Quaint, peaceful, gorgeous community. Plenty of parking for your boat. Public boat landing close by.

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
AB Watersport Adventures

There are literally endless ways to enjoy the water along the Crystal Coast, and AB Watersport Adventures has you covered. Evplore the beautiful waters of the intercoatal waterways on one of our Jet Skis. For a more educational adventure we offer a jet ski tour to the Capeloout Lighthouse. We also offer rental boats so your family can enjoy one of the Crystal Coat's beautiful barrier islands. Located along the Atlantic Beach Causeway, and easy to reach for folks staying along the barrier island as well as Morehead City, this convenient and accommodating watersports company serves as a launching point for a host of fun-filled days on the Southern Outer Banks.

Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to make your vacation one you will remember for a lifetime. With highly qualified and trained professionals, we will cater to your every need on the water. Safety is our number one priority so rest assured that you will enjoy a fun and adventurous beach day with us.

Indian Beach and Emerald Isle vacationers can enjoy hours of fun on the water at their own pace with a rental or excursion that launches from Water Sports Rentals. Easy to reach for island vacationers, this effortlessly fun watersports destination has a treasure trove of gear and equipment, ranging from boat rentals to paddle boards, to ensure everyone has a great time exploring every corner of the seashore.

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