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Short walk to ocean and sound! NEW HOT T...

Seas the Day makes it simple to relax and savor the handsome, pristine beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, one of the least busy beaches in the Southeast. (Readers Digest #1 Beach in NC in 2024)Stay here and appreciate the entire East...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Spencer Cottage, Charming Home Near Down...

Welcome to Spencer Cottage — a calming, light-filled home in New Bern’s historic Ghent neighborhood.Just 1 mile from downtown (an painless walk or 5-min. drive), this thoughtfully designed bungalow blends classic Southern appeal with modern...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

ISLE BE THERE ~5 min Walk to Beach, 4 Be...

Available: July 25 - Aug 1 and Aug 8 - Sep 30Book your Emerald Isle beach week while prime summer dates are still open.Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle hideaway — a cavernous, family-friendly beach home just a short 5-min. walk to the sand...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

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.

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...