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Beaufort Historic Association's Summer Party
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Annual Crab Cake Cook-off
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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 company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching range of adventures that will have coastal fans of all ages soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of the Southern Outer Banks.
Welcome to this delightful oceanfront home with charming vistas. Unwind on the sunny partially covered deck, listening to the ocean waves and watching pelicans diving in the water and dolphins swimming near the shore. At the main level, you can find a cavernous open, bespoke designed floor plan with handsome woodwork, great room with stone fireplace and a huge intelligent TV, a breakfast table where you can appreciate your coffee or a board game, oceanfront deck right off living area and walkway to the beach, a sizable kitchen with solid surface countertops, and a enormous dining area. A bedroom with a queen bed, a full bathroom and a laundry room can also be found on the main level.Walk up the stairs to the top level and you will find a loft with a futon, play area and a second intelligent TV. Your eyes will soon be caught by the gorgeous oceanfront master bedroom with a king bed, a daybed with a pullout trundle and an oceanfront bathroom and a balcony. Also on the top level are two bedrooms, with a queen bed in one room and two twin beds in another, sharing a jack-and-Jill bathroom.The ground level offers a half bathroom and an outdoor shower.The community is gated and accessed with passes only, with year round tennis and basketball courts, and a swimming pool that opens in the late spring to early fall. This home is mainly used by its owners with only a few weeks rented each year. What is the most liked about it is the tranquility you feel calming in this delightfully decorated home with the green/blue ocean in its background. Come and savor this experience yourself and have a magnificent relaxing time at this rarely found Ocean Reef Pearl!
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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.
Island Beach Racquet Club 105B is a delightful oceanside condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This condo's location in Atlantic Beach gives you access to all the Crystal Coast has to offer! Including Emerald Isle and historic Beaufort.This condo is on the first floor with a great kitchen that provides plenty of room, also with dining area and living area. Sliding doors open to private screened in balcony where you can relax with a view of dunes.Bedroom #1: King Bed, TV, Private Bath.Bedroom #2: Two Twin Beds, TV, Shared Bath with Shower.Total linens includes 1 King, 2 twins, and 1 Queen Sleeper Couch.Conveniences include: Highspeed Wireless Internet, Intelligent TV, Premium Cable Channels and Basic Cable, Totally Equipped Kitchen with Coffee maker, Keurig Coffee Maker, Oven, Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, Toaster Oven, Slow Cooker, Blender, Screened Porch, Deck Furnishings, Ceiling Fans.Island Beach Racquet Club Community Conveniences Include: Building Elevators, 3 Outdoor Pools and Kiddie Pool (pool typically open May 1st - Oct 15th 9am - 10pm), Beach Access Walkway, Outdoor Showers, Laundry Area, Sound Access via paved walkway, Grilling Area, Tennis Court, Basketball Court, On-site Playground. Bluewater cannot guarantee complex/community amenities will be in service during the time of your stay.Linens and Towels supplied with Beds Made for Weekly stays.NO Smoking.NO Animals.Rents Weekly only Sunday - Sunday. Please Note:(1) Guests must pay in full when booking through Vacation Rental By Owner. The card supplied at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays.(2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are stringently prohibited unless approved by management.
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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.
A Place At The Beach 141Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'A Place At The Beach offers broad amenities and one of the best family getaways imaginable - there's practically no reason to ever leave the resort grounds! Can’t you just see the excitement on your kids’s faces as they approach the outdoor swimming pool and water slide or the nine-hole putt-putt golf course? Don't forget about the hot tub, the shuffleboard, the tennis and basketball courts, the game room, and the gas grilles. There's even an indoor pool should the rain ever decide to move in. Ready to hit the beach? You can follow the walkway to the handsome, white sand of the Crystal Coast and ride the waves, soak up the sun, or collect seashells. This particular condo is located on the first-floor side of Building L. Features include a full kitchen with a dishwasher, two TVs, a DVD player, complimentary WiFi throughout, and laundry facilities on-site. Things to Know Full kitchen No smoking allowed This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina, LLC.Parking notes: There is complimentary parking available for 2 cars.This rental is located on floor 1.Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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 Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.
This 3 bedroom condo is on the top floor located in a private gated marina community surrounded by water on all sides. This rental property has so much to offer including an outdoor pool, hot tub, fire pit, exercise room, beach access and a marina. Just imagine sitting out on your private balcony watching the wild ponies on Carrot Island, dolphins frolicking and all the boats passing by on their way to the Beaufort Docks, which is a fashionable destination for all who travel by water up and down the East coast.We are just mins. away from local stores, eateries, the Maritime Museum, the aquarium and various water taxi excursions, such as Cape Lookout and Shackelford Island. Olde Towne Yacht Club is the ideal family vacation.3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Bedroom #1 (Queen), Bedroom #2 (Queen) and Bedroom #3 two bunkbeds.
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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!
Island Beach Racquet Club 105H is a splendid Soundside condo with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath. This condo's location in Atlantic Beach gives you access to all the Crystal Coast has to offer! Including Emerald Isle and historic Beaufort.This condo is on the first floor with a great kitchen that provides plenty of room and amenities including a refrigerator with attached ice maker and wine refrigerator, as well as a welcomin dining area and living area. Sliding doors open to private screened in balcony where you can relax and savor surrounding vistas and sea breeze.Total linens includes 1 Queen, 1 Double, 4 Twins.Conveniences include: High Speed Wireless Internet, Interior Washer/Dryer, Entirely Equipped Kitchen with Coffee Maker, Oven, Garbage Disposal, Fridge with Attached Ice Maker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Wine Fridge, Screened Porch, Deck Furnishings, and Ceiling Fans.Island Beach Racquet Club Community Conveniences Include: Building Elevators, 3 Outdoor Pools and Kiddie Pool (pool typically open May 1st - Oct 15th 9am - 10pm), Beach Access Walkway, Outdoor Showers, Laundry Area, Sound Access via paved walkway, Grilling Area, Tennis Court, Basketball Court, On-site Playground. Bluewater cannot guarantee complex/community amenities will be in service during the time of your stay.Please Note: Even though this is a keyless rental, guests must stop by the AB check-in office to pick up 2 parking passes.Linens and Towels included with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.NO Smoking.NO Animals.Rents Weekly Sunday - Sunday. Rents Nightly with a 3 nighttime minimum in advance Year Round.Please Note:(1) Guests must pay in full when booking through Vacation Rental By Owner. The card supplied at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays.(2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are stringently prohibited unless approved by management.
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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.
Oceanfront home, 7 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Bed configuration; 2K, 4Q, 1BB. Come and appreciate this sizable family vacation home located in a handsome private area of Pine Knoll Shores. Duneside has decks on both sides of the home and has ample yard space for games. The partially fenced yard, which is ideal for modest kids, leads to your private walkway to the beach. At the end of the walkway, you can take in the salty ocean breeze and bask in the sun on the additional oceanfront deck located beyond the yard. A Linen Package is included with your reservation. Book your summer vacation today at Duneside! Family Animals are considered (Dogs Only); however, there will be a $200+tax (one pet) or $400+tax (two family pets) non-returnable pet fee added to your reservation after booking. Please note the final quote before booking will NOT reflect the pet fee. That will be manually entered by the reservation team after booking.Duneside is located at 127 Pinewood Circle, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. OTHER NOTES:-No smoking-Guest do not have access to garage
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 7 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
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, shorelines, and on-the-water views. The Crystal Coast Lady is equipped with a snack bar, and 2 restrooms onboard.
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 attractions, miles of barrier island shoreline, and the state-run ferry to Ocracoke Island, a Cedar Island vacation can be as relaxed or adventurous as a family wants, with ample opportunities to explore costal North Carolina’s great outdoors.
Cardinal's Landing is a handsome 4-Bedroom, 3-Bath Almost Oceanfront home. Walk out the front door three steps from this home and you will be at the beach! This elegantly decorated home offers memorable vistas of the ocean. You can either appreciate these vistas sitting on the screened- in porch or off the private balcony from the upstairs bedroom. While visiting with your family or friends you can look out the array of windows from the Living Room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This home offers the ideal setting for a family vacation!Ground Level: On the ground level you will find the sitting room with wet bar and enormous TV, ideal for watching movies, playing games, and appreciating your company. Bedroom #1 has a Queen Bed with its own Private Bath.Level One: Come in and savor the neatly designed kitchen and the dining area that seats 8 with additional seating for 3 at the kitchen island. The Living Room offers a amazing view of the ocean with the array of windows. You also have access to a screened in porch and balcony. Bedroom #2 offers a Queen Bed shares a bath in the hallway with a additional room.Level Two: Bedroom #3 has a Queen Bed, and shares a Jack and Jill bathroom with Bedroom #4 which has 2 Twin Beds. In Bedroom #3 you can enjoy your own private deck.Conveniences include: Wireless High Speed Internet, Free long distance service in US, Fish Cleaning Station, Enclosed 1-Car Garage, 2 Color Cable TVs, 1 DVD player, 1 Blu-Ray DVD Player, Keurig Coffee maker (bring your K-cups), Fridge with Icemaker, 2nd Fridge, In Unit Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Dishwasher, Covered and Open Decks with Furnishings, Screened Porch with Furnishings, Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower, and Charcoal Grille.Linens and Towels supplied with Beds Made for Weekly stays.No Smoking.No Family Animals Accepted!Rents Weekly only Saturday - Saturday.Please Note:(1) Guests must pay in full when booking through Vacation Rental By Owner. The card included at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays.(2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are stringently prohibited unless approved by management.
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Absolutely charming from the inside out, The Next Chapter Books & Art is a great shopping destination for visitors of all ages and interests, thanks to its wonderful variety of reads that will capture imaginations of all sizes. Located in a historic little residence in the heart of New Bern, this acclaimed book shop is a must-see destination that will be a favorite spot for visitors and locals alike.