Rapidly becoming a favorite tradition for active Crystal Coast visitors and locals alike, the Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K Races are a great opportunity for folks to discover the gorgeous communities and shorelines of Emerald Isle and beyond, while supporting a worthy local cause and enjoying a little competitive spirit in the heart of the Outer Banks.
Take in one of the most scenic new routes of the Crystal Coast with this unique fitness event that is celebrating its 7th year in 2025. The Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut, with its unique course that includes two new bridges, has become one of the most popular races in the region with visitors from all over eastern North Carolina and the country taking advantage of this fun running event that features unparalleled views.
We know everyone loves our event because of the family friendly atmosphere, the community camaraderie and getting some exercise in on Thanksgiving morning. You can still do all of that, just VIRTUALLY this year.
Embark on an active exploration of Harkers Island while taking in miles of views along the way at the annual Core Sound Run in the Down East region of the Crystal Coast. With options to tackle a 10K, 5K, or a one mile fun run, this event can cater to visitors of all ages and abilities, and is a fun and engaging opportunity to see how charming this corner of the Crystal Coast can be.
Throughout its more than three centuries of existence, New Bern is a city that has seen tremendous highs and devastating lows. From its original stature as the capital of North Carolina, to its rise to fame as the Birthplace of Pepsi, New Bern has had more than its fair share of incredible events, which makes it a delightful destination for any visitor who appreciates American history. Discover the stories that are hidden in plain sight throughout this coastal town, and see why when it comes to historical importance and local legacy, New Bern is hard to beat.
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, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic Beach today.
Make yourself at home in this superb 4-bedroom IndianBeach getaway. This adorable condo features 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, and 2 twin beds, ideal for families or groups of friends. Savor the convenience of amenities like a exercise room, AC, WiFi, and a washing machine and dryer. With 3 bathrooms equipped with hair dryers and showers, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. You're sure to make amazing memories with a stay at our place. Also, we have three pools for your family to savor and painless access to the beach.
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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 is a favorite spot for families who want to have a little fun off the sand.
There’s a lot of beachy stuff on the island to appreciate, but at the end of the day when all the shopping, swimming, walking, exploring, and just sitting on the beach is over, you want to come back to a comfortable place to relax. It doesn’t get any better than "First Dibs" (1205 Queens Court). "First Dibs" is a completely refreshed direct oceanfront 3 bedroom, 3 bath, Queens Court condo that has some of the most gorgeous vistas in the complex! "First Dibs" is a second floor unit and is located on the front of the sunrise/beach access side of the oceanfront building. This unit has porcelain tile throughout and is completely updated, gorgeously decorated, thoughtfully appointed and has many bespoke upgrades. It features 40 feet of glass doors and windows that allow for an unobstructed expansive view of the Atlantic Ocean. To further enhance the experience there is 60 feet of private deck with ample furnishings to savor the vistas, fresh air and tropical breezes. Start your day by appreciating the handsome Emerald Isle sunrise from the deck and then go down to the beach and relax. The elevator and painless walkway with ramps to the beach are just steps away! No stairs at all to navigate! Come and enjoy all of the amenities of home at "First Dibs"!"First Dibs" features a completely equipped kitchen with handsome bespoke cabinetry, Silestone quartz counter tops, under cabinet lighting, enormous pantry, tiled glass wall below the 12 foot bar, bar seating for 6, and a table and chairs that seat 6 in the dining area. A 12' sliding door opens up onto the broad 60 foot deck off of the living/dining area.The sizable comfortable living room is furnished with 2 leather recliners, a couch that seats 3, a wooden rocker, an upholstered side chair with ottoman and a 65" TCL Intelligent Roku TV. An 8' sliding door opens up onto the 60 foot deck.The oceanfront master bedroom is well appointed with a King size memory foam bed, a 43" TCL Intelligent Roku TV, a constructed in ironing board, a 12 foot sliding door which opens up onto the 60 foot deck and provides fantastic vistas of the ocean and shoreline. The en suite bathroom has a full size walk in shower.The guest bedroom has a Queen memory foam bed, a 43" Samsung Intelligent TV and an en suite bathroom with a walk in shower and plenty of grab bars. It is a nice peaceful getaway away from the living area.The 3rd bedroom (the Murphy Bedroom) is oceanfront with an 8 foot sliding door that provides a spectacular view of the ocean and access to the 60 foot deck. It has a Queen size Murphy Bed with a hybrid memory foam bed. It can be left lowered or it can be conveniently raised up out of the way to provide room for playing games or other activities. There is a sliding room divider/partition that provides privacy from the living area if desired.Luxury linens and towels are included. Full size washer and dryer in unit. (Dryer is stacked above washer. Step stools are included for your convenience in case you can't reach the inside of the dryer. I'm 5' 6" and it's the ideal height for me.) 400 mbps WiFi is supplied. Network TV is available thru the Spectrum App which is on all 3 TV's. Reverse Osmosis Filtered drinking water with separate faucet in kitchen. Whole home water softener. Cordless phone with answering machine and unlimited long distance. Iron and constructed in ironing board. Dimmable lighting. Central heat and air conditioning. Dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, hand mixer and 12 cup coffee maker.ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INSIDE OR ON THE PRIVATE DECK.PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFO:* Age requirement is 25 to rent this property.* Kids welcomed, with strict supervision. Property not suited for younger kids. No safety features supplied.* min. occupancy is 6 people. Strictly enforced. No exceptions.* Sorry, No family pets allowed.* Strictly NON-SMOKING inside and on the decks. Sorry, smokers are not welcome.* 24 hour card activated Security Gate.* Unassigned parking for 2 cars. 2 Gate Cards and 2 Parking Permits will be supplied.* Towels and sheets are included with beds made upon arrival.* Beach/pool towels are not supplied. Bring your own beach/pool towels.* Please do not take my towels down to the beach or pool.* Bring your own beach chairs as they are not supplied.* Bring your own dish/laundry/personal soaps, paper towels, toilet paper and trash bags.* Golf Carts, Boats, Trailers and Skateboards are prohibited by the Queens Court HOA.* Boat/Camper/RV parking available across the street @ Holiday Travel Park for modest fee.* Cleaning fee of $300 is added at time of booking.* Damage Deposit of $1500 is held against credit card credit limit at time of booking.* Vrbo offers travel insurance through CSA ONLY AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. Consumer Reports highly recommends the website insuremytrip.com for travel insurance needs.* Hurricane season is from June 1 through November 30.* Fireworks are illegal in Emerald Isle.* Open fires are prohibited on the beach.* Fire ordinance prohibits any open flame or grilling within 25 feet of any structure. There are charcoal grilles and picnic tables by the pool for your convenience.* It is illegal to walk on the dunes or on the sea grass/oats. Fines are very expensive.* It is illegal to tamper with a sea turtle nest. It carries up to a $50,000 fine.* It is illegal to dig holes in the sand on the beach leaving them unattended without filling them back in. It is a giant danger to emergency cars, pedestrians and wildlife. Fines are very expensive.* Beach driving is allowed by permit only ($100 permit fee) from Sept 15 - April 30 (with the exception of the Friday before Easter through the Sunday seven days after Easter).* Henna Tattoos are not allowed here. You will be held responsible for any damage to my belongings caused from a Henna Tattoo. Henna Tattoos rub off on anything they touch and the henna causes permanent stains.* Reservations through travel agencies or other 3rd events are not accepted. Guest must book in their own name with their own contact information.COVID-19 INFO:* Cleaned with hospital grade disinfectant. Linens laundered in hot water with bleach.* Contact complimentary Check in/Check outPOOL INFO:* Must follow all posted pool rules. Pool open dates and hours may vary with no notice. Projected Pool Season is May - September. (Pool usually opens for the season right after Memorial Day thru Labor Day.) Use the pool at your own physical risk and at your own health risk. There are no lifeguards at the pool. The HOA requires that all kids under age 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Pool compliance is closely monitored.MINIMUM STAY INFO:*** SUMMER: (2nd week of June through 1st week of Sept) - Rents weekly only. Saturday to Saturday. Check in Saturday @ 4 pm. Check out the following Saturday @ 10 am.*** FALL, WINTER, SPRING: (2nd week of Sept through 1st week of June) - 3 nighttime minimum. Rents nightly, weekly or monthly. Check in any day @ 4 pm. Check out any day @ 10 am.
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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 link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.
Atlantic Beach just made #16 in the list of Top 100 Beaches in the United States, beating out even beaches in Hawaii! Truly a hidden gem, as this part of the island doesn't have public access, beyond a few cars, so it's just folks staying right there. https://www.wect.com/2023/06/21/100-best-beach-towns-us/Barefoot Beach Club is a triplex property, located between the sound and the ocean. With this listing, you'll have the entire top floor. Please see all the photos of the space for bedrooms, bathrooms, outside living, and more. Check out our other listings to accommodate groups of all sizes from 2-20.Full kitchen, two full bathrooms, two master king bedrooms, additional room with dual twin trundle and queen murphy bed, additional queen murphy bed in massive living room, dining room, multiple desks for work needs, laundry in unit, beach outdoor shower. Home away from home!Parking:If there is no reservation in the other units, please feel complimentary to use the entire driveway. It will fit six cars. However if there is another reservation, please be sure to park your car(s) on the left of the driveway, leaving the right side for the other unit. The driveway fits a total of six cars, so if you were to have more than three, you can park in the street as well.Note: As with any coastal home, you may encounter occasional bugs due to the wet and humid climate. We maintain a regular pest control schedule and ensure professional cleaning between stays. Seeing a bug will not result in a refund.
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling destinations on the East Coast.
