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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.
Come savor a amazing vacation at North Carolina's Crystal Coast in this Coral Cottage! Coral Palms Cottage is a cozy 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath bungalow located right on the Emerald Isle Beach! High Speed Wireless Internet Included!Ground Level: Full Bath. Laundry Room with Washer/Dryer.Level One: Level one is the main living level. The Kitchen, Dining Area, and Living Area all join to create a very open, airy place to relax and appreciate your vacation. In addition to the major appliances, the Kitchen includes a microwave and dishwasher. The Dining Area has a table that seats 6. The cavernous Living Area contains a comfortable, upsized couch and chair, as well as a Color Cable Flatscreen TV with DVD Player. Off of the Living Area, there is a covered deck with chairs and a shower. There are gates blocking the stairs to prevent modest kids from wondering off of the deck. Bedroom #1 is Street Side and has a Twin Bed and a Queen Bed and a Flat Screen TV. Bedroom #2 is the Master Bedroom. It homes a King Bed, Private Bath, and TV. There is an additional Bath off of the hallway. Bedroom #3 has two Twin Beds.Additional Conveniences Horseshoe, Gas Grille, Coffee Maker, CD Player, Telephone, Blender, and ToasterLinens and Towels supplied with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.No Smoking.Up to 2 Dogs Accepted with our All-Inclusive Pet Policy for Weekly and Nightly stays - No fee! It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they clean up after their family pets (i.e., picking up waste from property grounds). Should the guest fail to do so, an additional fee of $100 will be charged to the credit card on file. Rents Weekly Sunday - Sunday. Rents Nightly with a 3 nighttime minimum in advance during Off Season, last min. during In Season.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
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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.
Get away from all the hectic anxiety of daily life and savor this Beach Haven! One of our most economical 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath vacation homes, Beach Haven is only 6 homes from the ocean - getting your toes in the sand is just within walking distance! Ideal for the family on a limited budget!!Beach Haven is also ideally located to hit all of our local hotspots, with ease, such as the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, the Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, the NC Maritime Museum, the Wild Horses of Shackelford Banks, the Cape Lookout National Seashore, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse! High-Speed Internet Included!Ground Level: Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower. Exterior Washer/Dryer. Charcoal Grille.Level One: Sizable, open Living Area with Intelligent TV with access to streaming apps. Dining Area with seating for six also has access to the Private Screened Porch. The galley-style kitchen has a Microwave and a Dishwasher. There is a Full-Bath just off of the kitchen. Bedrooms #1, #2 and #3 each have Double Beds. A Full bathroom is located directly off the Living Area for all bedrooms to share.Conveniences include: High-Speed Wireless Internet, an Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower, a Washer/Dryer, a Charcoal Grille, a Private Screened Porch, Open Deck with Ample Outdoor Furnishings, 2 Intelligent TVs with access to streaming apps, 1 DVD Player, a Stereo, Dishwasher, Microwave, Icemaker, and a roomy Uncovered Deck.Appreciate the boat launch facility and access to the sound at the new Emerald Isle Boat Launch Facility located just within walking distance! Between Mile Marker 17.5 and 18 on Highway 58, adjacent to Chapel By The Sea.Linens and Towels supplied with Beds Made for Weekly stays.No Smoking.No Family 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
- 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 is a favorite spot for families who want to have a little fun off the sand.
Ocean Front Complex -A Place At The Beach- Two Bedroom Two Bath, Second Floor Condo (Unit 269) with Fantastic Ocean Vistas! Very close to the Ocean and also very close to the Elevator! Queen Bed in Master Suite and Second Bedroom features Twin and Full beds. Also a queen size sleeper couch in the living room.Conveniences in Unit:- Washer/Dryer-Full Kitchen with Stove, Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, and Coffee Maker-Wifi and TV's in Living and Bedrooms-Ocean View BalconyOnsite Conveniences (Included):-Outdoor Pool with 150 ft Waterslide-Indoor Pool- Two Hot Tubs-Elevator-Putt Putt / Mini Golf- Tennis Court-Basketball Court-Gas and Charcoal Grills-Mini Store
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 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.
Roomy refreshed single family home with Huge Private Pool (14 X 33 size). 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Single family Beach Home. Less than a block from the beach access at the end of the island called "The Point". Superior fishing, surfing and shelling at this location. Ocean Peek view and sound view. Huge private pool offers lounge chairs, grille, picnic area & Tiki bar - landscaped pool area as well! Wrap around decks on both levels of home. Covered parking underneath home.LEVEL ONE: entryway, four bedroom and three baths. Master Bedroom with king & private bath. Bedroom #2 with 2 queens has private bath. Bedrooms #3 with Double Twin Bunk Bed and Bedroom #4 with Twins share a hall bath. LEVEL TWO: Huge living area with surround sound vistas and ocean peak. Wrap porch with furnishings and cover makes this a calming experience. 5 Color Cable TV's and high speed internet. Gas grille included (gas not supplied) and outdoor dining table. Sorry, no smoking inside or family pets allowed. Rents from Sunday to Sunday WEEKS ONLY! LINENS PROVIDED in Prime Season (June 8-August 3 full price weeks only). ****CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty will be contacting you for further rental payment details after you book online.****
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
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!
4 BR, 2 Baths. King * King * Queen * Double, Single. Island Club linens included. Appreciate this appealing oceanfront home all on one level with a enormous covered and open deck and plenty of space to relax. This floor plan is ideal for two modest families or three to four couples. 5 Intelligent TVs with cable and YouTube TV, wireless Internet access. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, gas grilling area, enclosed hot/cold outside shower. Weekly only. Available year-round. No smoking. No family pets. 1805 Ocean Drive.
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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.
The Sailfish - Spectacular Emerald Isle, NC;The Sailfish is a private beach home for rent in Emerald Isle, NC, at the beginning of the Crystal Shores of the NC Outer Banks. The beaches on Emerald Isle are beautiful white sand, great for swimming and fishing. No hotels or commercial activity on the beach makes this an unspoiled, family-aligned place to savor the beach. We rent the Sailfish only to family groups of up to 14 persons. Our home sits on the 2nd row, right across the street from beachfront. Walk down our walkway and cross the modest street to the public beach access right in front of the home. If you want to go clamming in the sound, just walk down our driveway and cross the street in the other direction, to reach the sound.The Sailfish is entirely air conditioned, has two floors, ocean vistas from each floor, and 7 comfortable bedrooms. Two rooms dedicated to play: the upstairs sunroom with game tables, and the downstairs rec room with ping pong table. Our parents constructed this enchanting enormous space so that our family could vacation together. We hope you will appreciate it as much as we still do!Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms and two full baths that interconnect between bedrooms. Two ocean-view bedrooms have 1 queen bed each. Two other bedrooms each have 2 double beds. The huge, airy living room has a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans. Sizable dining table with seating up to 12 persons. Entirely equipped kitchen. Cavernous sunroom with two tables, ideal for games, working remotely, or additional seating for dining. We keep an assortment of games, puzzles and books in the sunroom, available for guests to enjoy. Or you can sit on the deck/balcony on the upper floor with a cool drink after a day at the beach.Downstairs, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. One queen bedroom has ocean view, one bedroom with double bed and desk set-up that is great for working remotely, and one bedroom with 2 twin beds. Also downstairs is our rec room, with full size ping pong table, and sitting area with cable tv. Kitchenette downstairs as well, with full size refrigerator/ freezer (great to have with a huge family!), microwave and modest dishwasher.There is plenty of parking for your family in our sizable gravel parking area behind the home! For more photos and the contract link, see our website: Keywords: large, airy, open, comfortable, warm, fun
- Emerald Isle
- 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.
Seabatical East is an nearly oceanfront treasure! This cavernous family getaway with Atlantic Ocean vistas inside and out features 2 bathrooms and sleeps 8 in 3-bedrooms and 1 additional room.On the lower level, appreciate those vistas from the great room including the living, dining, and kitchen. Cozy living area featuring LVP floor, couch and recliners ideal for family time, Intelligent TV with access to streaming apps for your shows or movies, and access to the lower level covered and open deck so you can soak in the sun and let the sound of the waves lull you into a calming trance. Dining area with seating for 4 + kitchen bar seating. Entirely equipped kitchen includes a blender for your beachside drink making.Bedroom #1 has a Queen Bed, Intelligent TV, and access to the Shared Full Bath this level. Bedroom #2 has 2 Twin Beds and access to the Shared Full Bath this level.On the upper level, Bedroom #3 has a Queen Bed, Intelligent TV, access to the Shared Full Bath this level, and access to the private balcony. The Bonus Room has a Queen Bed, Intelligent TV, and access to the Shared Full Bath this level.Outside, in addition to the deck spaces, make use of the gas grille to prepare up your favorite oceanside fare. Covered and driveway parking. With the home's close proximity to the public beach access walkover just 200 feet to the east, you'll be on the sandy shore in no time! The enclosed outside shower with hot/cold water makes for convenient after-beach clean up.If venturing out is on your agenda, less than 5 miles away you'll discover a variety of local stores, dining options, and attractions like the water park and mini golf. Venture a tad further in the other direction, and you'll find the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium and water sports units. Feel the best of the Crystal Coast with this conveniently located gem!Save up to 10% when you rent both Seabatical East AND West! View Seabatical West.Appreciate all new beds for 2025! Recent Renovations also include: New LVP floor downstairs and in bathrooms, New carpet on stairs and upstairs, New lighting, New Paint throughout whole interior of home including ceilings and cabinets, New Ceiling fans, New HVAC systsem upstairs, New TVs, New linens, New toilets, New quartz kitchen counters, New back deck, New counter height bar, and New Kitchen sink!Conveniences include: Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower, Washer/Dryer, a Gas Grille, High Speed Wireless Internet Access, Private Ocean View Covered and Open Deck Areas with Furnishings, Private Back Deck with Picnic Table, Totally Equipped Kitchen with Coffee Maker, Oven Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Toaster Oven, Blender, and Community Beach Walkway.Linens & Towels Supplied with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.No Smoking.Up to 2 Dogs Accepted with our All-Inclusive Pet Policy for Weekly and Nightly stays - No fee! It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they clean up after their family pets (i.e., picking up waste from property grounds). Should the guest fail to do so, an additional fee of $100 will be charged to the credit card on file. Rents Weekly Sunday - Sunday. Rents Nightly with a 3 nighttime minimum in advance during Off Season, last min. during In Season.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
- 3 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 shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.
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 best shelling destinations on the East Coast.
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.
The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern, Morehead City, and the beaches of the Crystal Coast. Ideal for visitors who want to get back to nature while enjoying a day on the shore, this recreation area can please beach-goers, swimmers, nature fans, birders, anglers, and virtually every outdoor lover in between.
The Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile long stretch of the Southern Outer Banks barrier island terrain that runs from Ocracoke Inlet to the northeast side of Beaufort Inlet. Comprised of three separate islands – the North Core Banks, the South Core Banks, and the Shackleford Banks – this wonderfully remote destination can only be accessed by a personal vessel, or a privately operated ferry or water taxi. As a result, it’s world-renowned for its miles of undeveloped and scenic beaches, its remarkable fishing, its exceptional shelling, and its abundant wildlife that thrives in the undisturbed and inherently wild environment.
Just west of the town of Emerald Isle, and across a maze of marshy terrain off the coast of mainland Swansboro, lies Hammocks Beach State Park, an incredible refuge for beach lovers who want to forego the crowds, and enjoy a parcel of barrier island all to themselves.
Crystal Coast visitors who want an easy-going day on the seashore can head to one of the most convenient public beach accesses in the region, the Circle at Atlantic Beach. Known as the main “Town Beach” and located in the heart of the busy Atlantic Beach community, The Circle offers a myriad of ways to stay entertained, both on and off the sand.
Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet views, fantastic beaches, and plenty of history in plain view around every sand dune, always tops the list of Crystal Coast attractions that can't be missed.
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the outlying islands as well as guided tours of some of the region’s most wild spots, this tour company has a lot to offer for shell seekers, nature buffs, and everyday adventurers alike.
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.
Harkers Island visitors who want to enjoy a waterfront expedition or just a little time on the sand can head to the Harkers Island Beach and Boat Ramp. Centrally located along the main road that heads to Harkers Island, this popular local spot features plenty of great views, miles of water to explore, and plenty of sunny fun.
Hitting the seashore in Atlantic Beach is an easy venture, thanks to a number of local public beach accesses, including the sprawling Picnic Street Park. With a prime locale that straddles the borders of the Fort Macon State Park and the town limits of Atlantic Beach, this expansive parking area, known locally as "The Bathhouse," can accommodate hundreds of summer visitors, and provides a perfectly relaxing and undeveloped stretch of seashore that's easy to enjoy on any summer day.
Located on the edge of the Bulkhead Channel which leads to the Back Sound, the Radio Island Beach Access is a unique and wonderfully convenient beach destination for both Morehead City and Beaufort visitors.
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 visitors. Accessible only by a private ferry, water taxi, or personal vessel, the beaches are nevertheless popular with longtime Southern Outer Banks vacationers for their unspoiled beauty, exceptional fishing and shelling, and famed herd of wild ponies, known as the “Banker Horses” or “Banker Ponies.”
We designed our 30,000 square foot fitness facility with your comfort and convenience in mind. We’re sure you will agree! A basic membership includes group fitness classes, top of the line strength training equipment, new TRX studio, and cardio machines as well as access to our infrared sauna, steam shower, and salt water pool. Plus, you get our full-sized gym with full-sized basketball court! Ask us about membership discounts for Active Military, Seniors, Teaching or Medical Professional, and EMS.
Are You Ready for a Summer of FUN? The Salty Pirate Waterpark is now open for the 2024 season! Compact outdoor waterpark offering tube and mat slides, a children's area and deck area. The park will be opening in May 2024 for another exciting season!