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Just For The Halibut 
Ocean Front Stay
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West Side 3 bedroom (5beds) 2 full bath. Sleeps 8. Totally supplied kitchen. Ocean Front duplex. You can sit on our back porch rain or shine and watch the dolphins swim by. Fridge, dishwasher, and washer dryer available in unit. We have surround...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront Beach House on Highly Sought ...

509 Ocean Ridge is a comfortable oceanfront home in Atlantic Beach. The home is located right on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Our bungalow is well-suited for a sizable family to savor time together, with ample room for everybody. You...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Pierfront Paradise, Oceanfront Living Ne...

???? Pierfront Heaven | Oceanfront Home Beside Oceanana Fishing PierWake up to beautiful Atlantic Ocean sunrises at Pierfront Paradise, a cavernous 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath oceanfront home located just steps from the sand and directly beside the iconic...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Come check out Battle Works for a fun and entertaining experiences including axe throwing, laser tag, and nerf wars!

Game on Escape Rooms offers physical adventure games in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. These experiences are great for ages 10 and up. Two different escape...

Located in a charming but unimposing brick building in the heart of downtown Morehead City, the Arts Council of Carteret County is the region’s premier resource for discovering a wealth of local talents that call the Crystal Coast home.  

Bear Towne Escape Room offers three fun, themed escape room experiences in New Bern. Bear Towne's escape rooms are perfect for family, friends, corporate team building and date nights. The more your team communicates and works together, the closer...

There's a reason why Beaufort earned the title of the "Coolest Small Town in the USA" by national publication Budget Travel Magazine, and one of the driving forces behind this honor is Beaufort's dedicated preservation of its history, orchestrated...

Crystal Coast Axe Throwing is the newest entertainment spot on the Crystal Coast.  Whether you want to channel your inner lumberjack or just try out a fun and competitive hobby, axe throwing is a fun and unique sport that is taking North...

Locally inspired Coffee combined with Family Friendly Play. We’re a high-end town “hub” where everyone is welcome. But first, coffee! We’ll be serving locally inspired signature drinks like the Atlantic, a toffee crunch...

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...

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...

Visitors of all ages can celebrate the local arts scene and discover their own creative side at the wholly unique New Bern Arts & Wellness Center. Striving to be an oasis for folks who want to explore both their creative potential and overall...

Though the Webb Memorial Library and Civic Center is a historical destination in its own right, this spacious and engaging library is also an entertaining destination for young and adult visitors alike. Featuring a wealth of special programs...