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OCEAN VIEWS--without oceanfront prices! ...

This property is located in a peaceful neighborhood with a private walkway to beach access. The beach access is roughly a 5 min. walk and there is a beach cart on the first floor in the closet for beach towels, chairs, and beach toys. Our family...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Village West A-14 | Luxury 3BR Townhome ...

Village West Emerald Isle’s newest, thoughtfully designed community space is the ideal combination of beach living, local businesses, and all the amenities you would need. Offering cavernous luxury condos and townhomes. Savor ocean vistas and a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Red Buffalo| Steps to beach and town.

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Flexible Arrival/Departure Days800 feet to the nearest beach accessBed Linens and Bath TowelsFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerDog Friendly (2 max-$150ea)Located off Janell Lane - In the heart of townAppreciate...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...

The Circle at Atlantic Beach

Crystal Coast visitors who want an easy-going day on the seashore can head to one of the most convenient public beach accesses in the region, the Circle at Atlantic Beach. Known as the main “Town Beach” and located in the heart of the...

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...

Hitting the seashore in Atlantic Beach is an easy venture, thanks to a number of local public beach accesses, including the sprawling Picnic Street Park. With a prime locale that straddles the borders of the Fort Macon State Park and the town limits...