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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.
Welcome to Eyes of the Ocean – Your Cozy Coastal GetawayLocated just a short walk from the impressive beach of Emerald Isle, Eyes of the Ocean is a striking 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom getaway located in a relaxing neighborhood. With a kids’s park just across the street and the beach steps away, this home offers the ideal balance of relaxation and convenience for families and friends.Cozy & Family-Friendly LivingThe open-concept living area invites you to relax with comfortable seating and a Roku-equipped TV, ideal for the whole group to hang after a day in the sun. Each bedroom features its own TV, and two upstairs bedrooms have private balconies for a peaceful morning coffee or evening breeze. A dedicated desk space makes remote work simple, while families will savor extras like a pack-and-play (which converts into a changing table), books, puzzles, and games.Totally Equipped Kitchen & DiningThe well-outfitted kitchen has everything you need, including a drip coffee maker, Keurig machine, tea kettle, blender, and crockpot—ideal for preparing family meals or fast snacks.Outdoor Living & RelaxationSavor the fresh ocean air on the wrap-around deck with outdoor seating, or gather on the ground-level patio, where a hammock, cornhole game, picnic table, and Char-Broil electric grille make outdoor dining and relaxation effortless. Don't forget the yoga blocks and mats available for your use!Beach-Ready ConvenienceMake the most of your beach days with supplied beach chairs, umbrellas, wagons, coolers, and a variety of beach toys. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected, and thoughtful extras like hair dryers, an iron and ironing board, and a first aid kit ensure a cozy stay.The Ideal Emerald Isle EscapeWhether you're soaking up the sun, exploring the close by park, or simply unwinding on the deck, Page Place offers a calming and welcoming getaway just moments (.3miles) from the beach.Book your stay today and experience the best of Emerald Isle at Eyes of the Ocean!
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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.
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
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.
Ocean Reef 18-B is a enormous Almost Oceanfront 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo with much to offer! You will definitely not want to leave the beach!Ocean Reef is a unique Tudor-styled gated condominium complex. The Ocean Reef Community is located on the narrow part of Emerald Isle and offers various community amenities including shuffleboard, basketball, tennis, sizable swimming pool, covered picnic area by the pool, and community beach access!Bring your family to Emerald Isle and stay in Ocean Reef 18-B today!!Level One: Bedroom #1 with two Twin Beds, Full Shared Bathroom, Bedroom #2 with a Twin Bunk. Bedroom #3 with a Queen Bed, Bedroom #4 with a King Bed and a Private Bathroom.Level Two: Main living area, Kitchen, Dining, One Half bath, Deck with outdoor furnishings with vistas of the ocean!Conveniences Include: 4 Decks (2 Soundside and 2 Oceanside), 3 Intelligent TVs, 1 DVD Player, Wireless Internet, Boardgames and Puzzles, a Microwave, a Dishwasher, a Washer/Dryer, Central Air/Heat, an Enclosed Hot/Cold Outside Shower, and Open Decks with vistas of the Sound and Ocean.Linens and Towels supplied with Beds Made for Weekly stays.No Smoking.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
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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.
Oceanfront Duplex, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath. King * King * Queen * 2 Singles. Island Club linen service with beds made. This fresh property with its quality furnishings and décor gives an unbeatable vacation experience for your family and friends! The beachfront location and amazing vistas provide the best in oceanfront living. The 30’ swimming pool and hot tub (shared) provide hours of relaxation. A comfortable King Suite has its own deck with a birds-eye view of the ocean. Each bedroom is thoughtfully furnished, cavernous and cozy. Multiple ROKU Intelligent TVs to provide evening entertainment for all ages. Savor gatherings in the open main floor living and dining areas that provide magnificant ocean vistas. The kitchen features granite countertops, new stainless appliances, a dishwasher, high quality stainless steel cookware and regular and Keurig coffee makers. Whether you spend your time calming in the sand or the poolside deck, strolling the beach, or viewing spectacular sunsets from the covered and open furnished decks, this home will provide you with the vacation of a lifetime!*No smoking ~ available year-round ~ close to many close by attractions*Family Animals allowed (2 max.) with $300 non-returnable pet fee per pet. 6405 Ocean Drive.________________________________________This property rents monthly in the off-season. Linens are not supplied in monthly units, but may be added to your reservation. Monthly prices do not include pool/hot tub. Pets considered with $300 non-returnable fee per pet.
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 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!
Ocean front beach home located on the most sought-after stretch of Atlantic Beach, Ocean Ridge Drive. Owned by the same family for over 70 years, this appealing home has entertained many generations of family and friends.Appreciated by those who want a beach home ‘like they used to be’, this is a place where you feel comfortable with the windows open listening to the waves crashing on the beach from your bedroom. You will experiencing an old style 'beach bungalow" which dates back to the early 60s. Extensively remodeled in 2014 but the rustic feel of the interior remain. Attractive solid pine paneling in the main living room and oceanfront bedrooms. Living room features a enormous picture window with gorgeous vistas of the ocean. Features includes: 400 Mbps wireless internet, a 60” Roku Intelligent TV in the main living room, with many apps included; YouTube TV, Prime, Paramount, Netflix . The ocean front bedroom downstairs has a 42” Roku Intelligent TV with the same apps supplied. Simple to set up as a kids’s viewing room as it has 3 twin beds. The main upstairs living area consists of kitchen, dining room that can seat 12, roomy living room, 4 bedrooms and 1 & ½ baths. Upstairs bedrooms ; #1: one king, #2: two twins, #3: two twins & 1 queen, and #4: one king. The downstairs (ground level) has 2 bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms. Bedroom #5: Two twins and #6: three twins. The washer/dryer, second refrigerator, 2 separate showers and a new deluxe gas grille are located on this level. The home can accommodate up to 8 – 10 cars including a 2 car garage – ideal for huge family gatherings. There are plenty beach chairs and toys such as a sea kayak, 1 surfboard, as well body boards and skim board. Shibumi beach shade is also supplied. A cavernous outside enclosed shower with hot and cold water is a trendy feature.Cozy for just 2 people or up 14 for a sizable family vacation, you’ll adore the casual feel of our ‘Little Cottage by the Sea’. You’ll want to return, as most do, year after year and cherish those moments for a lifetime.
- Atlantic Beach
- 6 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
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.
Queens Court 1208 is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Second Floor Angled Oceanfront Condo with a private balcony. Living Area has a Intelligent TV with access to streaming apps and access to the outdoor balcony! Dining Area has seating for four. The Totally Equipped Kitchen/bar Area has a microwave, stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker.Master Bedroom #1 has a King Bed, Flat Screen Intelligent TV with access to streaming apps and a Private Full Bath. Bedroom #2 has a Double Bed. A Full Bath is located in the hall.Additional Conveniences: 2 Flat Panel Intelligent TVs, Wireless Internet, and Washer/Dryer.Queens Court is an Oceanfront Condominium Complex within walking distance, not only to the ocean but to the water slide, miniature golf, eateries, shopping, go-carts, arcades & more!New Sport Court for tennis, badminton, pickleball, basketball, cornhole & putting green (facility only – equipment is not supplied), outdoor swimming pool (pool typically open May 15 - October 15 9am - 9pm), Grilling Area, Oceanfront Gazebo with seating, Private Beach Access Walkway, and Outside Showers. Please Note: Fire pit and clubhouse are for owner use only.PARKING INFORMATION:● Each reservation will receive 2 Gate Cards and 2 Parking Passes.● Golf Carts and boat/trailer parking are Not Permitted on Queens Court Grounds.Linens and Towels supplied with Beds made for Weekly stays.No Smoking.No Animals.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
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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.
Serenity West is a second-row, semi-oceanfront duplex just one lot from the beach, offering impressive ocean vistas! Appreciate your own private 15' x 30' chlorine pool (exclusive to the West side) and direct beach access. This well-appointed home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with sleeping arrangements: Queen • Queen • Queen • Bunk Bed, Single.The entirely equipped kitchen features quartz countertops, an island with breakfast bar seating, and stainless steel appliances, including a stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, coffee maker, Keurig, toaster oven, and blender. The home features wood floors throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, with gorgeously tiled bathrooms.Unwind by the private pool with plenty of seating, or appreciate the furnished decks off the great room and the sun deck from the top-floor bedroom. Rinse off in the enclosed outdoor shower with hot/cold water and a convenient dressing area.Additional amenities include 4 Intelligent TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, iron and ironing board, charcoal grille, full-size crib, booster seat, and infant gate.Rental Details:Typical turn day is Sunday to Sunday. Flexible stays allowed.Linens supplied with beds made (linens, bath towels, kitchen towels)No Smoking / No AnimalsNote: The pool cannot be heated.
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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 kind, this unique jewelry destination features a glittering assortment of pieces that will thrill and delight shoppers of all tastes.
Serving the region for nearly 50 years, J R Dunn Jewelers is a time-tested resource for a wealth of special occasions, gifts, and “just because” treasures for vacationers and Carteret County locals alike. With a fine selection of everything from men’s timepieces to wedding and engagement rings, shoppers can find just the delicate piece of jewelry they are looking for with a visit to this exquisite and elegant shop.
Brand new to Emerald Isle! Kings Gold Jewelers (formerly JR Dunn Jewelers) NOW OPEN in Emerald Plantation. Also featuring estate jewelry as well as local art and wares from local artisans! New management, new inventory, same smiling faces!
Anchored in New Bern, NC, has a lot to offer for locals and visitors. Carrying a large variation of T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and Sweaters. From artful gifts and jewelry to exciting and funny home ideas. Anchored in New Bern, has everything visitors need to discover the historic town of New Bern in style. Situated in the heart of the downtown area in one of New Bern’s famed brick buildings, this distinctive shop features a world of goodies and treasures within its walls to delight outdoor lovers and everyday shoppers alike.
Welcome to Bradley's Jewelers, your Preferred Fine Jeweler, of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Moving away from the impersonal experience at chain jewelers, our number one goal has been to provide our customers with the perfect jewelry to help celebrate their most precious and significant moments.
Established in 1905, and serving the Crystal Coast as a family-run and oriented jewelry store ever since, Churchwell's Jewelers is a time-tested and trusted resource for unique jewelry pieces of all designs. From stunning engagement or wedding rings, to sea-themed pieces that truly sparkle, this jewelry store will entice shoppers of all tastes with its friendly service, knowledgeable staff, and beautifully glittering pieces.
Elly’s Gifts opened its doors in 1986 when a local Emerald Isle resident had a dream of a new business in her quiet little beachside town. Today, we carry a wide array of home decor, apparel, jewelry, collectibles, greeting cards, outdoor entertaining items, and the best homemade fudge in the Crystal Coast. Plus, Elly’s is also home to Emerald Isle’s only Christmas shop! However, Elly’s isn’t just about the stuff. We truly enjoy what we do and work hard to make your shopping experience a good one. Whether it is helping you to find the perfect gift for a social occasion, decorating your beach house, outfitting the whole family, or making sure that the folks back home have some delicious fudge to enjoy when you return, we are here to help! Gift wrapping is always free and special orders are never out of the question. Forget something or decide there’s something you can’t live without when you get home? Don’t worry, we ship everywhere! We are so grateful for the support you have shown us over the past 30+ years. It’s because of you that Elly’s has grown to become one of Emerald Isle’s must-visit gift shops.
COME SEE WHAT'S TRENDINGMadras & Khaki's is your one stop shop for seasonal apparel, unique gifts, accessories, and memorabilia. Personalize your gifts with monogramming too!