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Beaufort Historic Association's Summer Party
July 12th, 2025 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM -
Annual Crab Cake Cook-off
July 18th, 2025 6:00 PM -
Carteret Community College Spanish Mackerel & Dolphin Fishing Tournament
July 18th, 2025 - July 26th, 2025
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...
Cozy two-bedroom duplex on a peaceful road in Emerald Isle. A five-min. walk to the beach access as well as to the marina to launch your boat. This home is on a dead-end where you can walk to a new playground that overlooks the ICW. It is entirely...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...
Welcome to Dock of the Bay! Savor being soundfront on the canal with pretty vistas and a private dock while being less than 1000 feet from the beach!The Ground Level includes an outdoor patio area, lawn, and private canal dock with use of boat slip...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
Recently refreshed 4 bedroom, 3 bath beach home located on 2nd row from the ocean. Steps from beach access across the street. Striking Ocean and sound vistas, located just mins. from shopping and great dining. Sleeps 10 with 4 queen size beds, 2...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
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...
Great Expectations West is a striking 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, oceanfront duplex on the gorgeous beaches of Emerald Isle, and just steps away from having your toes in the sand! This spectacular home boast 3 oceanfront bedrooms with beautiful expansive...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 15
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...
Book your ideal beach vacation in this second row ocean view home with a reverse floor plan maximizing ocean vistas at all levels. Sleeps 15 in 5 bedrooms with 4 full baths: 4 queens, 3 singles, 1 full, and a queen sleeper couch. Beach Walker is...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 15
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...
A Place At The Beach 337Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Fabulous resort amenities and an unbeatable beachfront location are yours when you...
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
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...
As evident by the dozens if not hundreds of vessels that are perched along the downtown docks on a daily basis, Beaufort is clearly a community that’s in love with boating. From marine stores in the heart of the downtown area, to water tours...
Welcome to your beach hideaway! This roomy 6-bedroom, 4-bath oceanfront duplex offers the ideal blend of comfort, fun, and relaxation—ideal for sizable families or groups. Located directly on the beach, this home delivers striking ocean vistas, a...
- Emerald Isle
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath Towels (incl. in price but optional)Beach ChairsFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksWiFi throughout HomePack N’Play and Booster SeatSurfboard2 Kayaks (ramp to sound less...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
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...
Life is truly a beach on the Crystal Coast, and visitors to the small town of Beaufort, NC will find that there are a number of coastal shorelines nearby to appease a need for wave riding. From isolated barrier island destinations to popular beach...
Feel the ultimate oceanfront hideaway in our freshly refreshed 3-level bungalow which is the featured property in "The Mizpah Collection". Heated pool (8x14') with swim current generator, dominator basketball court & solo stove fire just added in...
- Atlantic Beach
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 15
Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...
Even a town as sunny as Beaufort can be subjected to the occasional rainy day, but visitors will soon discover that a dreary afternoon is no reason to forego the fun in this small town destination that’s overflowing with on-site and...
Come stay at the most appealing home Beaufort has to offer! Located downtown , you are a few blocks from stores and eateries. Crystal Coast Cottage has been extensively modernized with an open layout and a guest bungalow in the back. The main home...
- Beaufort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 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...
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 music guaranteed to unleash your inner pirate. But be warned; we may need to enlist your expertise to man the water cannons and help defend our ship!
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 Beaufort, the Crystal Coast Lady is specifically built for the purpose of sightseeing and dolphin watching. Visitors can enjoy exploring the beautiful downtown beaufort are, plus unbeatable perspectives of the region’s vast array of wildlife...
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...
Dive into a wealth of coastal artifacts, folklore, and legendary figures with a visit to the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Operating as one of three maritime museums along coastal NC, this distinctive site is known for its unique...
Soak up the centuries-old history of beautiful Beaufort with a visit to the Beaufort Historic Site. Renowned as the third oldest town in North Carolina, there’s a lot of history to explore in this quiet Southern Outer Banks community, and...
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...
Step aboard an 18’ bateau (flat-bottom skiff) for a 2-person private tour through remote areas of the Rachel Carson Reserve. Your 3-hour tour begins and ends on the Beaufort Waterfront and explores the natural history and ecology of the 4 main...
The Shackleford Banks is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore, and is a barrier island system that is found just off the coast of Beaufort and Harkers Island, and which is a popular offshore beaching destination for summertime Crystal Coast...
Shackleford Banks Shelling & Wild Horse Expedition offers guests a chance to explore the best of nature on the Cape Lookout National Seashore.Board a ferry for a short, enjoyable road to the shore. Then spend a few hours viewing and tracking the...