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Beaufort Historic Association's Summer Party
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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 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.
This vacation rental is located on the first floor with convenient parking right in the front. The open concept studio is modest but big with accommodations. We provide everything you need for a nice stay. Cookware, dinnerware and silverware for all of your cooking needs. A nice bed for comfortable nights after a long day and a couch that you can stretch out on. A big screen tv for those inside moments that you just want to relax in the AC. Bogue Shores is a trendy vacation destination many people vacation at year after year. Close to all of the family friendly attractions and some of the best local eateries in Eastern NC. Take a water taxi to some of the little islands or play putt putt golf just down the road. Get wild and wet at the bumper boats or water slides. The intercoastal waterway is located right behind the facility where you can sit in the gazebo or outdoor swing and watch the boats go by. Private beach access is a few short just across the street. TIf you are looking to just relax or you are more interested in finding something to do every min. of your vacation this is the place. Book your vacation with us today!
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 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, 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.
Welcome to Isle Praise! Our home is a four bedroom, four bath slice of heaven! This single family home is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood, located on the second row with a marvelous ocean view from all four bedrooms, the great room and kitchen. The beach access is right across the road! Simple access to the beach, which is pretty with sizable dunes, wide beach and family aligned. The floor plan is ideal for modest families. All four bedrooms face the ocean and have private access to the giant deck. The master suite has a king bed with a intelligent tv, and private master bath. There are two queen bedrooms that each have bespoke decorated walls/ headboards, and a intelligent tv, and their own access to the deck. Drink your morning coffee on the deck while watching dolphins and shrimp trawlers cruise by! Magical! Lastly, there is a bedroom with a twin over full bunkbed - ideal for kids. There are two more bathrooms located across the hallway from the bedrooms with bespoke stain glass windows that provide privacy! There is a door that can be closed off from the bedrooms to the main living area - ideal for putting kids down for a nap or the early risers not wanting to wake everybody up!The kitchen is entirely supplied with everything you need! There are two fridges - one in the kitchen and another in the garage for simple access to grilling or beverages. The outside living area by the pool is gorgeous! Want to escape and appreciate a place where you can relax or watch your kids swim in our private salt water pool? This outdoor living space is what people savor the most! There is a round table with chairs and a bar area with a constructed in wine cooler. It is a great space to play games or just sit back and enjoy the ocean breeze! The double swings allow you to chill out while appreciating the ocean view, or the nighttime time sky while listening to the rhythm of the ocean! There is a poolside restroom, along with an outdoor shower with hot/ cold water. There is a nice flat top grille just waiting for the catch of the day. Absolutely no family pets allowed.Beach chairs / umbrellas, some pool toys, floats available for your use!Come stay at our home and you will fall in adore with Isle Praise just as we have!
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 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.
Dunescape Villas 214Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Make your family’s vacation memorable in this splendid, oceanfront condo at Dunescape Villas in Atlantic Beach. This condo features all the amenities of home and all the conveniences desired for a great vacation! No need to worry about carrying the suitcases up the stairs to your condo - there is an elevator and bags carts available to make for painless access. Imagine yourself basking in the sun around the outdoor community swimming pool while the kids frolic in the water. Or follow the walkway to the handsome, white, sandy beach where you can ride the waves, build sandcastles, or collect seashells! This condominium offers a comfortable living room that is great for calming or cooling down after a busy day at the beach. Give yourself a time out and allow yourself to be carried away by the charming view of the ocean and feel the invigorating ocean breeze as you relax on the screened-in balcony just off of the living room. The completely equipped kitchen has all major and modest appliances, making cooking for the family a breeze. Don’t forget: the courtyard has shared charcoal grilles for those enchanting family barbecues. You'll have great dinner conversations after a fun day at the beach or other area attractions! When it’s time for lights out, you have three bedrooms waiting to lull you to sleep. Don’t worry about not having enough beach towels. You will find a laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer located in the front screened-in entryway. Additional in-suite amenities include four TVs and a DVD player. The complimentary WiFi access makes it simple for you to post your favorite vacation memories to your social media. Across the street you will also find a day dock with a view so gorgeous, you may never want to go home! Things to Know Free WiFi Please note that all pools are seasonal*TVs are only in this condo's living room and main bedroom. 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 2.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
- 3 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.
Popular, low-density complex with private pool and beach access! Townhouse style with garage features generous decking off living area and off principal bedroom. This is really a "tropical setting" with exceptional vistas!Principal-King Bed2nd Bedroom-Double Bed3rd Bedroom-2 SinglesQueen Sleeper Couch *2-3 WEEK RENTALS WILL CHARGE 1 1/2 FEES FOR LINENS & CLEANING PRICE WILL NOT REFLECT ON WEBSITE * * 1 MONTH RENTALS WILL BE DOUBLE THE LINENS & CLEANING PRICE WILL NOT REFLECT ON WEBSITE * * PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS *All prices are subject to a departure cleaning, linen and reservation fee, 12.75% sales tax and a $79.00 Vacation Rental Damage Protection Plan. All costs and taxes are subject to change without notice.NO SMOKING, NO FAMILY PETSWe rent to family groups, married couples, or mature adults over the age of 25. We do not, under any circumstances, rent to groups for proms, graduations, college home events, etc. Misrepresentation will result in immediate eviction without refund.All prices and/or descriptions are subject to change. Although every precaution is taken, errors in prices and/or descriptions do occur on our web site and in printing. We reserve the right to correct any such error.** TWO OPTIONS FOR DAMAGE PROTECTION ** 1. Damage Protection Insurance – For an additional $79.00, this plan covers up to $3,000 in unintentional damages to the rental unit that may occur during your stay. Report the damage to us, we’ll take care of the rest!2. Security Deposit - $750 is immediately charged at time of booking. If the property is left undamaged, keys & parking passes returned, your security deposit will be refunded within 45 days after check out. ** PLEASE INITIAL ON YOUR PAPERWORK WHICH OPTION YOU PREFER ** ONE MUST BE SELECTED
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 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!
Recently refreshed:-Quartz kitchen counter top-Granite bathroom sinks.-New furnishings-New private pier with boat dock and fish cleaning station on the sound-New siding-New outside showers-New deckRare Find! Soundfront home with dock, evening sunset vistas, sea birds, and egrets, yet only an simple 5 min walk to the ocean. Appreciate the best of both worlds!UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!!! RENT THIS SOUND WATERFRONT PROPERTY, WITH DOCK, IN MONTHS OF AUGUST to MID-SEPTEMBER 2025. Owners are usually in residence during these months. However, Fall 2025 availability has been exclusively included - Book now! Fall at Emerald Isle is a gorgeous time to sit on the deck, watch sunsets, watch the birds migrating, catch crabs and try to get shrimp from the cove. The temperatures are very nice - warm but not too hot! Just walk across the street and in less than 4 mins., you can savor a less busy beach and try some surf fishing. Close enough that no golf cart required. Distinctive property with the best of both worlds from Ocean to Sound!Still Waters is a 3-Bedroom 3-Bath Sound front Cottage located in Emerald Isle. Still Waters sits on the Sound with a excellent view of nature. It can provide a invigorating and restoring time for you and your family as you vacation on Emerald Isle. Each nighttime for dinner you can have the best seats by the window looking out at the painted sunset over the serene soundside in the air conditioned sunroom. The salt marshes bring a variety of natural wildlife in view of the deck area including handsome Egrets and Herons that you'll see coasting across and wading the marsh from the deck.Still Waters is equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet so you can stay connected while on vacation. The Ocean is only a 5 min. walk just a half a block away from this Sound front home, conveniently close enough to walk back to the home for lunch! Finest of both worlds! Ground Level: Bedroom #1 has a Queen Bed and a Flat Screen TV. Bedroom #2 has a Queen Bed with TV. Family Room with a 32" Flat Screen TV and DVD Player, Twin over Queen Futon Bunk (no linens supplied), Card Table, Chairs and a Full Bath with Shower.Level One: Master Bedroom #3 with a King Bed, Full Bath, TV, DVD player, & Access to Deck with a view of the Sound. Study/Sitting Room with a Twin Sleeper Couch (no linens supplied), Wardrobe, Pocket Doors that close for Privacy, Desk for Computer use. Bring your own Computer. Free Wi-Fi. Another Full Bath, Great Room-Living/Dining area with 40" Flat Screen-TV, DVD Player, Enormous Open Kitchen, Laundry-Washer and Dryer. Sunroom has Tables/Chairs for 8, sitting areas, kid Little Tyke Table, Screens on Windows to make it more like a screened in porch when wanted.Outdoor Conveniences: NEW private soundfront pier with boat dock and fish cleaning station - ideal place to launch a kayak, keep your boat ready to head out, and clean up your fresh catch! NOTE: Boat lift is not available for use at any time. Park-style Grille; Basketball Hoop; Outdoor Shower; Parking for up to 4 cars including carport and driveway. Your own personal dock on the Cove is a good place to launch a paddle board too - bring your own or check out local rental companies like Hot Wax Surf Company!Indoor Conveniences: 5 Color Cable TVs, 4 DVD Players, CD Player, Pack N Play, High Chair, Booster Seat, Entirely Equipped Kitchen with Fridge, Ice maker, Microwave & Dishwasher. Linens and Towels included with Beds Made for Weekly stays (linens not supplied for Twin over Queen Futon Bunk Bed or Twin Sleeper Couch).Absolutely NO SMOKING. This includes the entire home, sunroom, decks, and grounds.No Family 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.
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 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.
Looking for relaxation that is more than a ripple in your daily grind? Look no further than Emerald Isle! Ripple is freshly modernized and landscaped for comfort, relaxation, and the ideal ocean get-a-way experience. The three bedrooms, two baths, with roomy decks provide the ideal accommodations for your beach get-a-way. This revitalized beach Shangri- La sleeps eight, ideal for the family, or for those mind clearing fishing trips to the ocean. And the all important ocean? It’s just a short walk away! This Ripple comes with a private neighborhood beach access and parking, including rinse off showers. Not only is it close to the ocean, it’s close to the pier, eateries, and stores! Your relaxation needs to be more than a ripple in your daily grind. Make it a Ripple at the striking Crystal Coast where stirring sunsets, sunrises, ocean waves, wide sandy beaches, and a rocking chair deck await you this season.
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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.
All three bedrooms have king beds and ensuite bathrooms. Linens, beach chairs, shade structure & coolers included. Appreciate the sunset from the two private decks. Golf cart to the peaceful neighborhood beach. Bicycle or walk to stores, eateries, ice cream, go-karts & bars. Enter the 41-Acre EI WoodsPark from our street & play frisbee golf. Jump on the Emerald Path that extends eleven miles from Indian Beach to The Point at Bogue Inlet. The property has a separate downstairs unit that our son (a recent graduate of UNC) resides in. It has its own private entrance. He is very peaceful and is only there to help if needed. You will not hear him and may cross his path only in the driveway.
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
4 J's Cafe and Bakery offers cheesecakes, pastries, layer cakes, sheet cakes, personal shortcakes, muffins, scones, cookies, brownies, macaroons, biscotti, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, lattes, chai lattes, and several other varieties of coffee. They also have frozen drinks and desserts.
Carolina Home & Garden was established in 1996. Over the years, we have grown into much more than your local Garden Shop. We have thrived on being a unique and beautiful boutique garden center for almost 25 years. Owner's Brian & Stephanie Watson started this business in their mid twenties. It was not until their daughter Logan began her journey here, that Carolina Home & Garden became more than your plant buying place.
Treat yourself to a homemade muffin or scone with a dose of coffee, or brighten up any family gathering with a delectable and homemade dessert, with a visit to this bakery that is helmed by an expert baker with decades of experience. Located in the town of Emerald Isle, this tempting destination will satisfy any visitor with a sweet tooth, and is a mouthwatering spot for any foodie who wants to fully explore the Crystal Coast cuisine scene.
Located along the oceanfront inside the Inn at Pine Knoll Shores, the Clamdigger Restaurant is a convenient and popular spot for Crystal Coast vacationers to enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The restaurant features an inviting wood-lined interior that has a rustic and nautical appeal. Breakfast patrons will find a wide selections of egg dishes, pancakes, waffles, french toast, biscuits and sandwiches, as well as an array of 3-egg omelets. Lunch patrons will enjoy a wealth of light appetizers, soups and salads, as well as a long list of sandwiches, and seafood dishes. Dinnertime guests can choose from beef entrées, seafood dishes, Italian fare, and southern classics, as well as lighter sandwiches and dishes for smaller appetites. The sheer variety of menu selections is where the Clamdigger Restaurant really shines, and patrons can pop in every day, and find something new to sample.
Enjoy an energizing start to a day of exploring New Bern, or munch on a delicious breakfast or lunch that wills satisfy any appetite, with a visit to the Craven Coffee House and Café. Located along the busy Glenburnie Road, and easy to reach for visitors in the downtown area and beyond, this cool little coffee shop features an enticing array of reasons to indulge in great tasting food and drink.
Donut & coffee shop featuring fresh, made to order donuts, coffee, and espresso bar.
Locally inspired Coffee combined with Family Friendly Play. We’re a high-end town “hub” where everyone is welcome. But first, coffee! We’ll be serving locally inspired signature drinks like the Atlantic, a toffee crunch cappuccino and the Salter Path, a salted caramel blended frap. Also treats from local bakers like cinnamon rolls, coffee cake and macarons. We boast a state-of-the-art, two-level nautical themed soft play area for kids to bring the wonder of a playground inside, including a toddler section to exercise both little bodies and minds.
Situated in the heart of Front Street and next to the famed General Store, Marmalade Cafe & Bakery is the perfect spot for any Beaufort visitor to start their day, thanks to an inherently charming and historic atmosphere, and a tempting menu that is loaded with both freshly baked goodies and hearty main dishes.
From scratch-made breakfast to unique spins on tacos, salads, and wraps, food fans of all tastes will find something to love at this unique eatery that has everything from coffee to cocktails. Mug Shot is a one-of-a-kind destination in the Crystal Coast region that has a wide array of drinks and cuisine that is sure to appease any appetite and is able to cater to any occasion.
Now open at 8am in Morehead City at the corner of Arendell + Friendly! Join us for brunch 'n lunch!
The Village Market is a favorite Emerald Isle spot for visitors and locals alike for hearty breakfasts, fresh lunches, and a cool atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing with one of the eatery’s many specialty coffee drinks.