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Stunning 3 Story Cottage  Ocean & Sound ...

Modern 3-Story Oceanside Cottage3 Bedrooms • 3.5 Bathrooms • Ocean & Sound VistasEscape to this gorgeously designed three story oceanside bungalow, where coastal elegance meets comfort. Ideally located just a 5 min. walk to the beach and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Enjoy sea breezes from double-decker por...

Minutes from dining and shopping in historic downtown Beaufort by bicycle or golf cart. Access to private waterfront with kayak launch, pool, dog park & pickle ball court. Modern appointments and appliances for a calming vacation or remote work...

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

Atlantic Beach Circle Ocean View-5BR Bea...

Welcome to your Atlantic Beach hideaway in the heart of Atlantic Beach Circle. This 5 bedroom, 2 bath home is all about location, vistas, and laid back coastal fun. Step outside and you’re just across the street from the beach, plus an simple walk...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...