There's a picnic area and a waterfront patio with BBQ grills, as well as boat slips, a dock and a fish cleaning station. Straightforward rooms with air conditioning and bright, aquatic themed murals feature microwaves and minifridges, as well as cable TV and free Wi Fi. Located a few blocks from the beach, this colorful, family run hotel is 3 miles from Fort Macon State Park and 6 miles from North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Upgraded rooms add kitchens and bunk beds; coffeemakers are available by request. Albert J Ellis Airport 1 hr 20
Old Burying Ground (13 min) Early-1700s cemetery with graves of Revolutionary & Civil War soldiers open for self-guided tours. Oceanana Pier U0026 Pier House Restaurant (13 min) Office of a local history organization that offers regular tours talks & events. Bogue Sound (13 min) This 25-mile beachfront area is celebrated for its water sports fishing boating & sunset views. Bogue Banks (9 min) Lighthouse and beach Rachel Carson Reserve (17 min) Coastal nature reserve featuring several islands salt marshes wild horses & other wildlife. Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail (3 min) Hiking North Carolina Aquarium At Pine Knoll Shores (11 min) Interactive spot featuring touch pools a submarine tank & local creatures from otters to sharks. Oceanana Pier U0026 Pier House Restaurant (9 min) Laid-back counter-serve outlet for local seafood dishes from tacos to sandwiches plus beer & wine. Island Express Ferry Service (14 min) Crystal Coast (36 min) This 85-mi. stretch of coastline features numerous beaches ports towns & islands. North Carolina Seafood Festival (8 min) Seafood |