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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 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.
Historic Downtown New Bern condo in the heart of our city. More than fifteen eateries/bars within one block. Specialty gift stores, turn of the century Hardware Store, Ladies and Men's clothing stores surround you. One block from the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers at Union Point Park! This condo is a one bedroom, one bath unit furnished including a washer and dryer. The New Ben City Hall is in front of the building as well as the playground and church yard of Christ Episcopal Church.
- New Bern
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
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 Outlook in Emerald Isle!Escape to our comfortable second-row beach bungalow where simplicity meets serenity. Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, this family-friendly getaway offers beautiful ocean vistas and painless access to the sandy shores just steps away.Outlook is a beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom haven, ideal for families or modest groups seeking a relaxing coastal hideaway. Unwind in the cozy living room, complete with plush furnishings and ample natural light streaming through the windows. Savor movie nights with adored ones or simply relax and take in the calming ocean vistas.Bedrooms:Bedroom 1: Queen bedBedroom 2: Queen bedBedroom 3: Two twin bedsBedroom 4: Queen bed, Twin bed with twin trundleBathrooms: 2 FullRefresh after a day at the beach in our clean and modern bathrooms, equipped with all the essentials you need for your stay.Outdoor Oasis:Step outside and soak up the sun on our cavernous outdoor deck, where you can appreciate al fresco dining with the family or savor your morning coffee as you watch the sunrise over the ocean. Need to rinse off after a sandy day at the beach? We've got you covered with our convenient outdoor shower.Location:Located in the appealing community of Emerald Isle, Outlook offers the ideal blend of tranquility and convenience. Spend your days calming on the beach, building sandcastles, fishing or exploring the local stores and eateries just mins. away.Conveniences:Entirely equipped kitchenOutdoor dining areaOutdoor showerWasher and dryerFree parking on premisesDogs are allowed max. of two. $100 non-returnable fee per pet.Your Coastal Retreat Awaits:Whether you're seeking a relaxing family vacation or a fun-filled hideaway with friends, Outlook offers the ideal backdrop for your Emerald Isle adventure. Book your stay today and make memories that will last a lifetime. We can't wait to welcome you!
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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.
Make Barbara's Dream your home base for your next group beach vacation in splendid Emerald Isle! Just a five-min. walk from the beach, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with an attached sunroom can comfortably sleep 10. When the sun sets, savor watching a movie on one of the 5 T.V.s, play ping-pong, cornhole, darts, and a variety of other available games. The two-car garage includes a full-size washer and dryer for your use.The space:The bottom floor of the home is completely wheelchair accessible. The downstairs includes a queen-sized primary bedroom, primary bathroom with huge shower, entirely equipped kitchen, dining table, enormous sectional couch, and attached sunroom with pull-out queen bed. Head upstairs for two additional bedrooms- one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds and one full-size bed. The two upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom with bathtub and shower. There is an outdoor shower located outside of the sunroom for your post-beach convenience. A two-car garage contains a full-size washer and dryer and refrigerator/freezer. There is a ping-pong table, cornhole boards, a dart board, a sizable Jenga game, and other games available to play. Each bedroom includes a T.V. with Apple TV and other intelligent TV capabilities. Get your work done on your trip with super-fast WiFi.Guest access:Guests have access to the entire space except for three locked storage closets. Appreciate your stay!
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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.
HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHigh ChairJacuzzi TubPorta-CribPrivate PoolScreened PorchWiFi throughout HomeDESCRIPTION:Welcome to Calypso Escape! This gorgeous bespoke designed home offers tropical styled decor and plenty of bedrooms with private baths!.As you enter Calypso Escape through the door in the carport the elevator is to the left and the laundry room to the right. The den is furnished with a constructed-in twin over double bunk bed and two single beds decorated in bright colors and accented with grass bed skirts has a full bath with double vanity and tub/shower configuration. Take the full service elevator or climb the polished wood stairs to the mid-level. At the top of the stairs is a powder room to the right is a cavernous king primary suite with a balcony. The open concept great room creates an airy and light filled space. The living room is complete with a Intelligent TV. The dining area and kitchen are effortlessly accessible to the cooks in the kitchen. The dining table seats 6-8 and there is also additional bar seating. The kitchen has all the necessary gadgets and appliances for a week’s stay. Off the living area is a deck and off the dining area, there is access to a screened porch with picnic style seating. All levels are comfortably accessible by the elevator. As you head up to the top-level you will find 3 additional guest rooms. There is a roomy king primary suite with a walk-in closet and slider to a side balcony, a guest room with two double beds with a private bath and an additional queen guest room with a private bath. As part of the Spinnaker’s Fresh Bed Promise all bed linens are laundered between guests. Calypso Escape is located in the community of Spinnaker’s Reach. The community pool and beach access is at the corner of Louise Howard Court and Shipwreck Lane. This is roughly a 10- min. walk from the home or an even faster golf cart ride. Cart parking is supplied at the pool area.SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:FIRST FLOORINGCommon area with twin over double bunk, 2 twin beds, private bathSECOND FLOORING:Primary suite with King bed, private bathTHIRD FLOORING:Guest room with King bed,private bathGuest room with Queen bed, private bathGuest room with 2 Double beds, private bath
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 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 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!
Sat-Sat units during summer and NO SUMMER CLEANING FEES!Welcome to your private slice of the Crystal Coast! Cassimir West, offered by Crystal Shoals Vacation Units, is an oceanfront half duplex offering impressive, unobstructed North Carolina ocean vistas. Located in Spinnakers Reach on Emerald Isle, the westernmost island of Bogue banks, this newly refreshed 1/2 duplex offers the best of both tranquility and convenience. We hope you will consider Cassimir for you next beach hideaway. On the main level, you'll savor an open floor plan, ideal for entertaining with tons of natural light. Take in the ocean vistas while you prepare a meal in our updated kitchen or forego the dishes and appreciate take-out on the over-sized table with room enough for ten. Once dinner is complete, walk out on the huge, private deck to take in the sunset or walk down our boardwalk to the beach. Wash your feet off in the private outdoor shower, located below the main level deck. Back on the main level, you'll find a bunk room with four twin beds, ideal for younger guests or those young-at-heart. Upstairs, our guests have the option of a king suite with a private balcony and bathroom with a jetted tub or two other additional bedrooms. The first, a king room, also features a private balcony with ocean vistas. This room shares a full bath with the third bedroom, complete with two double beds. The ground floor features a finished garage complete with air conditioning, pool table, couch, tables and chairs, and TV - a ideal additional entertainment space. We are available via text, phone, or e-mail. **We only accept Saturday-to-Saturday bookings from Memorial Day to Labor Day** Guest enjoy complimentary, on-site parking and are just steps away from the private community pool. **COMPLIMENTARY ELECTRIC CHARGING** On-site level-II EV charging! Don't anxiety over the lack of chargers on the island. Charge anytime you need, right in our driveway at 9.6kW or 36 mi/hr!The property has three sets of stairs that may be difficult for some guests to navigate. The entrances and parking lot are under 24/7 video surveillance for your security. There are no cameras inside the home or private areas.
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 13
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.
Recently modernized 5 Bedroom, 3 bath, beach home located one block from the ocean in Duck Horn Estates. Approximately one mile to eateries and shopping and one mile from Cape Carteret Bridge accepting painless access on and off the island during the busy summer months. Hop on the Convenient Bicycle Trail and ride all the way to the Point or cruise to the close by stores and eateries. The ground level has a sizable living room with sitting area and separate entertainment space with a foosball table and other games. This level has a full bathroom with walk in shower. The second level has a enormous living room, dining area and completely outfitted kitchen. There are two decks on this level: one off the kitchen with a grille and the other deck is oceanside. Two bedrooms are located off of the living room. A Queen Bedroom opens up to a huge oceanside deck. The second bedroom has two twin beds. This level shares a full bathroom. The top level has three Queen bedrooms, two of which have oceanside walk-out decks. Step out on the deck with a nice cup of coffee from our upstairs keurig machine without having to go downstairs (bring your own coffee - we don't supply due to guests having their own preferences to coffee or tea flavors/brands)! We provide 10 beach chairs, 6 body boards, 1 beach umbrella with a sand anchor. We also provide beach sand toys and a few beach games and a splash pool for infants. On your way back from the beach, you can rinse off the sand in our outside enclosed shower on the ground level and store your beach items in the storage unit. DuckHorn Estates is a peaceful section of Emerald Isle one mile off the Cape carteret Bridge . Hop on the convenient bicycle trail to discover the Point or bicycle to close by retsaurants and shopping. Also, its an short walk to eateries and a park close by.
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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.
Double the fun with 2 Cavernous 2nd Row Soundside homes just 900ft from the Beach and 200ft from the Sound offering a ideal escape for your extended family to make memories. Make Sea Plaza your personal compound with 2 adjoining single family homes that sleep up to 18 guests. Savor 2 full kitchens, 2 laundry rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 sleeper couches, 2 outdoor grilles, 2 beach carts, 2 outdoor showers, and parking for up 8 cars. Kayaks and paddleboards are supplied for Soundside fun! Book today!
- Emerald Isle
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 18
Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to make your vacation one you will remember for a lifetime. With highly qualified and trained professionals, we will cater to your every need on the water. Safety is our number one priority so rest assured that you will enjoy a fun and adventurous beach day with us.
Trust the expertise of one of the oldest surf shops on the Crystal Coast, and head to Atlantic Beach Surf Shop for all your required beach gear. From surfboard and stand-up paddle board rentals to literally cool attire for warm summer days, this expansive beach shop has everything a vacationer could possibly need to enjoy the seashore in style.
There’s a whole host of ways to have fun on the Emerald Isle waters with the help of Hot Wax Surf Shop. Located just off of Emerald Drive along Mallard Dr., this centrally located surf shop offers a lot more than just boards and board shorts, and patrons can pick-up a wealth of rental equipment, sign up for a surfing camp, or even enjoy an Emerald Isle Fishing Tour, to take advantage of the awesome catches that are found just off the beach.
The small town of Swansboro is surrounded by wide, calm waters, which makes it a perfect destination for tackling a new kayak, paddle boarding, or boating adventure through Swansboro Paddle Boarding. Conveniently located on the very edge of the waterfront downtown area, and close to a number of favorite on-the-water destinations including the Intracoastal Waterway and the Hammocks Beach State Park, this one-stop-shop for water sports fans has everything novices and experts alike will need to truly explore the water.
Sunfish • Fishing • Kayaks * Beachcats • Pedal Kayaks • Small Sailboats • SUPs • Surfboards • Gear • Advice • Friendly ServiceTrusty Watersports is a locally owned and operated kayak and sailboat shop. We offer sale and rental (delivery option available) of our extensive inventory, custom installs, guides and all the info you need to get out and enjoy the water.
Indian Beach and Emerald Isle vacationers can enjoy hours of fun on the water at their own pace with a rental or excursion that launches from Water Sports Rentals. Easy to reach for island vacationers, this effortlessly fun watersports destination has a treasure trove of gear and equipment, ranging from boat rentals to paddle boards, to ensure everyone has a great time exploring every corner of the seashore.