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2025 Cape Carteret Rainy Day Activities Guide

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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...

3-story home near the beach with deck, p...
3.0
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Barefoot CottageOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'This ideal three-story home will be just the place to bring the whole family for an memorable...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

3rd-Floor Condo Overlooking Courtyard w/...
2.0
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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...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Whaley Good Livin’
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You’ve stumbled across a true home away from home. Appreciate central living AND shade at our handsome home. Here you can find yourself a few blocks away from the pier, walking distance to many local eateries/bars, and across the street from our...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Oceanview duplex with pool and hot tub
5.0
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Find your "Happy Place" just a few steps from the beach access. The west side of this beachy duplex with a shared pool and private hot tub is a welcoming space for family and friends to gather or make new friends. Each level of the duplex has a deck...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

'The Gosling' Studio Cabin w/ River Acce...
4.7
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A memorable weekend in New Bern awaits you at this 1-bath vacation rental! This studio cabin features its own kitchenette, comfortable living space with 2 lofts, and shared amenities ideal for the whole family. Kayak the Brices Creek and the Trent...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Gorgeous Ocean Front Beach Cottage!
4.9
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Astonishing Ocean front bungalow, the best beach experience possible! This handsomely appointed bungalow sits right on the beach with private walkway and deck sitting over the sand. Unwind in the delightfully appointed living room looking out over...

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

Cedar Island

Located on the edge of North Carolina and serving as a midway point between the Outer Banks and the Crystal Coast, Cedar Island is a relatively undiscovered gem that feels miles away from the rest of the world. Close to historic and natural...

BEAUTIFUL Condo in the Perfect Location
5.0
(15)

The "LAZY PELICAN" is the ideal spot for an memorable vacation. Located Ocean Side at Island Beach Racquet Club Building B. This property provides an abundance of amenities including tennis courts, gym, 3 swimming pools, private beach access...

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