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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.
Tired of the same old vacation? Go for the best deal on the island. This beautiful 2 bedroom and 2 bath, top floor condo offers all the amenities of home including entirely supplied kitchen, HD TV’s with DVD and Blue Ray players, wireless internet, patio furnishings, pool within steps, tennis court, and handsome vistas. Oceanside and soundside decks. Extremely family friendly area with spectacular beaches. Even if the weather isn’t so friendly, relax in the master bath’s giant jetted tub. Wood floors, water treatment and filter systems (no need for bottled water). Sleeps up to 6. Weekly prices include linen service and cleaning. Contact: Gary by e-mail and leave a message Keywords: condo, Pier Pointe, oceanside, sound side, poolside
- Emerald Isle
- 2 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.
Cute vacation bungalow, central heat/ air-conditioning, sleeps eight, kitchen/living area, two private bedrooms and one 'sleep porch', one bath. There is a hot/cold shower on the back porch also. Great back yard area for gathering. Three blocks (0.15 of a mile) from the beach with public access walkway to the beach directly beside the home. Four nighttime minimum in summer months. Check in at 4 pm on your arrival date. Check out at 11 am on your departure date. There is a 50% deposit at time of reservation and remainder is due two weeks before check-in. Sorry, we do not allow family pets.
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 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.
Fins East is a bright and beachy 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Oceanfront Duplex with magnificant ocean vistas! Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, on the Southern Outer Banks, this home is ideally located to get to all of the sights & sounds in or around our sleepy beach town. Be sure to visit historic Swansboro, the "Friendly City by the Sea", or take the short drive to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, and a little further down, head over to the beautiful and historic town of Beaufort.This home is equipped with High-Speed Wireless Internet so you can stay connected on your beach hideaway! You will also find Intelligent TVs in all of the bedrooms for your viewing and streaming needs!Ground Level: Covered Parking. Take a cold outdoor shower before turning in for the nighttime after a long hot day of sand and sea!Level One: Sizable open Living Area with Sectional Couch, Dining Area with seating for 4 and Bar seating for 2, Kitchen Area with Microwave and Dishwasher. There is a half-bath on this Level and a Cold-Only Outdoor Shower.Level Two: Oceanfront Master Bedroom has a King bed, a deck and private bath. Bedroom #2 has a Queen Bed and Bedroom #3 has Two Twin Beds. Bedrooms #2 and #3 share a bath.Conveniences Include: Intelligent TVs in each of the bedrooms, Movie Channels on Living Room TV; Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Open and Covered Decks, Central Air/Heat, Coffee Maker, Keurig Coffee Maker, Toaster, Blender, Board Games, Books, Carport Swing, puzzles, and books galore! Outdoor Furnishings, constructed-in charcoal grille with a picnic table.Linens and Towels supplied with Beds Made for Weekly and Nighty stays.No Smoking.Up to 2 Dogs Accepted with 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 Saturday - Saturday. 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
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.
Gone With The Waves is the ideal home for your next Crystal Coast vacation! You and your family will want to rent this handsome 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath Oceanfront Home! Located ocean front in the family-aligned town of Emerald Isle, Gone with the Waves has classical and impressive decor throughout. With an oceanfront pool and hot tub with gorgeous vistas of the beach, you will never want to leave! Also with a amazing enclosed yard that is ideal for furry friends!Ground Level: Bedroom #1 has 2 Queen Beds. Game Area, Den with TV and DVD player, and Wet bar.Level One: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room and Deck Access to Pool Area.Level Two: Bedroom #2 is the Master Bedroom and has a King Bed. Bedroom #3 has a Queen Bed. Bedroom #4 has a Queen Bed. Bedroom #5 has a King Bed. All bedrooms have an attached bath.Additional Conveniences: High Speed Wireless Internet Included, Game Room, Wet Bar, Washer/Dryer, Gourmet Kitchen, 2 Refrigerators, 2 Microwaves, 2 Dishwashers, Wine Refrigeration, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, toaster oven, and toaster. Hot Tub, Private Pool, Outdoor Deck and Deck Furnishings, Private Walkway to the Beach, Elliptical, Gas Grille, Pool Table, and Foosball Table, and Enclosed Yard. Pool may be heated for $650/week + tax. NOTE: Gas Log Fireplace NOT TO BE USED at any time. Hot Tub attached to pool is wired to only heat when the pool is heated. There is an additional hot tub separate from the pool.In water pool lights do not work. Use exterior lights to illuminate pool area.Linens and Towels supplied with Beds Made for Weekly stays. NO SMOKING. Up to 2 Dogs Accepted with All-Inclusive Pet Policy for Weekly 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 only Saturday - Saturday.-----------------------------------------------------------#19. POOL and HOT TERMSPOOL: Tenant is responsible for the proper care of swimming pool. Pool use is "At Your Own Risk". It is a parent or guardian's responsibility to watch kids at all times during pool use. Kids must not to be left unattended during pool use. No diving into the pool is ever allowed since serious injury, paralysis or even death could occur. Damage to the pool itself due to tenant misuse will result in additional charges.HOT TUB: Tenant is responsible for proper care of Hot Tub. Suggested Hot Tub occupancy in Instruction Manual must not be exceeded. Hot Tub must be covered when not in use to retain heat. Do not sit on hot tub cover or use it for storage. Damage to cover or Hot Tub due to misuse will result in additional charges. Please do not set Hot Tub thermostat higher than 104 degrees. Due to high temperatures, Hot Tubs are not suitable for modest kids or pregnant women. Kids under legal age should not be left unattended. It is not wise to sit in the Hot Tub longer than 15 mins. at a time. It is imperative everybody (adults and kids) shower before entering the Pool and/or Hot Tub to remove sand and suntan lotion from their feet, hands and body.Pool and Hot Tub maintained by Bluewater Real Estate. An instruction manual is supplied for the Hot Tub. Any questions regarding the safe use and operation of the Pool and/or Hot Tub should be referred to Bluewater Real Estate (252) 354-2323. Tenant does hereby covenant and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless both the owners of subject property and their Agent, Bluewater Real Estate, from and against all liability, loss, damage, claims or actions (including costs and attorney costs) for bodily injury, paralysis or death and/or property damage, to the extent permissible by law, arising out of or in connection with the misuse of Pool and/or Hot Tub.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
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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!
This completely refreshed and refreshed coastal unit is ready for you to appreciate the best of both worlds - the sound and the ocean! Appreciate the breeze on the deck or from the common spaces. Or just relax at the pool. Boats allowed (see additional details below about boats). Fishing and walks on the beach are always rewarding not to mention the sunrises and the sunsets. The ocean is a three min. walk with simple access. Walk to eateries, movies, and shopping.Spectacular second floor condo, with access to a enchanting beach, only a 3 min. walk away, right across the street via an painless public access. Includes a pool, outdoor grilles, space for kids to run around, and complimentary parking. Walking distance to a couple eateries/stores and close to all Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, and Beaufort have to offer. Come savor your stay at the Southern Outer Banks!Well appointed kitchen and a full bath. Very comfortable queen-size bed, plus a couch for additional sleeping space. While it can accommodate up to four people, for this 300 square foot space, a max. of three adults is recommended. Two adults with one kid or two smaller kids is also OK for this space. Coffee, teas, linens, towels, and beach towels supplied for your convenience. You can relax with high-speed internet, cable TV, along with an easy beach life. Great place to stay for that peaceful vacation hideaway to the coast!You'll have full private access to the entire studio condo, along with shared community amenities, such as the pool, the yards, the walk-to beach, gazebo, picnic tables, deck, and a great community on the island!Note: We welcome nice, responsible humans of all races, ethnicities, origins, genders, orientations, and religions!ATTENTION BOATERS: All of the boat parking spaces and dock spaces are reserved. There are no available boat spaces at this time. If you wish to bring a boat, please contact me. I live locally and can allow you to park you boat at my place, space permitting.
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 3
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.
Incredible sunset vistas from sound front deck AND a short two block walk to the wide open sandy beaches of EI! Open living/kitchen area. Sound front dock to fish from or for simple access for kayaking, paddle boarding or just watching the crabs and rays at low tide! The tranquility that comes from being in your new Happy Place!Accommodations for 6, boat slip and wave runner lifts and fish cleaning station at end of pier.You will appreciate this sizable open floor plan with the central area of the home being all open living, kitchen, dining and reading nook. The entire left side of the home is a massive Master Suite with en suite bath. The right side of the home has a door that can separate it from the living area and has a full bath shared between the Queen Bedroom and bedroom with 2 twin XL beds, comfortable for either adults or kids.Our home is less than 5 miles from Emerald Isle town center where you will find eateries, shopping, a movie theater, mini golf, post office, and Bogue Inlet Pier. Swansboro, Morehead City, and Beaufort are all painless drives and are fun to discover. Hammocks Beach State Park, the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Macon offer great activities for the whole family. Bring your bicycles and ride on the bicycle path that stretches the length of Emerald Isle!Other amenities include paddle board, kayak and grille.
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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.
Considering that the Crystal Coast has centuries of history as well as one of the most unique environments along the North Carolina coastline, it should come as no surprise that the region is home to an array of fascinating and thoroughly engaging museums. For a fun and educational rainy day activity, (or just a little excuse to get out of the sun), be sure you check out these “must see” museums that are found throughout the Crystal Coast.
Beach Loving is a two-level home. The main level is bright and open, with 3 bedrooms and two full baths, a sunroom with new tile floor, an refreshed kitchen (new granite counter tops, gas stove and dishwasher), a dining table that sits up to eight people, and a 42-inch color TV with blu-ray player. The screened-in porch has a double glider rocker, a cafe table with chairs, and three outdoor wicker chairs to relax on. The home sits on a bigger lot with a wide lawn that kids can play ball on, throw the frisbee, etc. It's attractively decorated in a fun beach themed style. Bedrooms 1 and 2 have queen beds, and bedroom 1 has a wall-mounted TV; bedroom 3 has a twin trundle bed with memory foam beds. The kitchen is completely equipped with coffee maker, French press and hand and electric coffee grinders, blender, microwave, a good knife set, and all kitchen tools.Linens are supplied for stays of 4 or more nights, and cleaning is supplied in the rental charge. For off-season units (September - May) we have a 2-nighttime minimum stay; renters pay the linens fee if staying fewer than 4 nights. Downstairs: Downstairs (has its own separate exterior entrance) has a queen bed and a pull-out futon, a full bath with a washer/dryer, a kitchenette with a sink, dorm refrigerator, toaster oven, coffee maker, and dishes and silverware. There is also a flat screen TV. There is a gas grille for the use of guests, as well as beach chairs, body boards and two modest beach carts, and a corn hole game set. We also have a beach umbrella that you can use. There is an outside shower with attached changing area with hot and cold water, as well as a hose for rinsing off feet.
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Get a delicious taste of New Bern and Eastern North Carolina, or sample decadent and delicious flavors from all around the globe, with a visit to the aptly named Cravin' Wine shop. Featuring a wealth of distinctive vintages that come from small estates and wineries around the country and beyond, this unique little wine store will be a favorite destination for New Bern explorers of exceptional taste.
Located in the heart of Downtown Morehead City along the community’s main drag of Arendell Street, Promise Land Market is much more than an enticing spot for lunch, brunch, or dinner, thanks to its extensive menu, unique event space, and cool and separate offerings like a wine shop and a casual bar to catch the big game. Offering plenty of variety that can range from sandwiches to lobster ravioli, this unique destination is a great way to sample a world of Crystal Coast flavors in one charming and enticing spot.
Treat yourself to a world of distinctive flavors with a visit to the colorful and always enticing Savi's Wine Shop. Located on the fringes of New Bern’s downtown area, and distinctive for its historic home setting with a coastal green exterior, this beloved wine shop has an exciting assortment of vintages to cater to any New Bern local or visitor with exceptional taste.