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Beaufort Historic Association's Summer Party
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Annual Crab Cake Cook-off
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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.
Take the family to this beach front, second floor condo at SeaSpray! This condo offers the use of the outdoor pool, kiddie pool, community grilles, picnic area and simple access to the beach. Located in Atlantic Beach, NC, two miles from Fort Macon, this condominium complex is conveniently located to Morehead City, Beaufort and Emerald Isle! Explore the hiking trails at Fort Macon, visit the aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, or go kayaking or dine in Historic Beaufort.
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 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 "Shorr Thing," a striking beach home that offers the ideal blend of comfort, relaxation, and coastal appeal. Located just steps from the sand with a private salt water pool and hot tub, this handsome home provides everything you need for a memorable beach hideaway. Whether you're calming by the pool, walking along the shore, or exploring close by stores and eateries, you'll find plenty of ways to relax and make the most of your time by the sea!Shorr thing is entirely outfitted with an abundance of space for your family to appreciate. In addition to the amenities of the inside, you will be able to savor the fenced backyard with a private, salt water pool & hot tub during your stay. Shorr Thing is a very short walk to the beach & close to the pier. Located in the heart of EI, you will enjoy the close proximity to local eateries & stores. Private driveway that can allow for 4 cars max. There is no parking available on the street. Vehicles will be ticketed & or towed if parked there.LIVING ROOMS Main floor:✔ Cozy L-Shaped Couch with Pillows✔ Intelligent TV✔ Comfy Accent Chairs✔ Coffee Table✔ Board games under TV console✔ Access to the Outdoor DeckSuite:✔ Comfortable Couch with Pillows✔ Intelligent TV✔ Comfy Accent Chairs✔ Coffee TableKITCHEN & DINING Shorr thing features 2 completely equipped kitchens with modern cooking appliances including:✔ Microwave✔ Stove✔ Oven✔ Toaster✔ Crockpot✔ Coffee Makers (Keurig Machine + Drip Coffee Maker)✔ Fridge/Freezer✔ Dishwasher✔ Sink - Hot & Cold Water✔ Trays for serving✔ Glasses✔ Silverware✔ Pots & PansMain floor dining:✔ Dining Table with Seating for 8✔ Breakfast Bar with Seating for 2✔ Eat in nook with seating for 4Suite dining:✔ Dining Table with Seating for 4✔ Breakfast Bar with Seating for 2SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS – 4 BEDROOMS♛ Master Bedroom: King-Size Bed; pull out Queen couch ♛ Bedroom 2: Queen-Size Bed♛ Bedroom 3: Queen-Size Bed♛ Bedroom 4 (Suite) : King-Size Bed♛ Suite living area: Pull out Queen couchAll bedrooms are equipped with a similar set of conveniences.✔ Premium Pillows, Linens, and Sheets✔ Extra pillows in each bedroom✔ Closets with Hangers and Shelves✔ Dressers with Roomy Drawers✔ Nighttime Stands with Reading Lamps BATHROOMS The home features 4 full bathrooms which each include:✔ Walk-In Shower✔ Vanity✔ Mirror✔ Toilet✔ Towels ✔ Hair Dryer✔ Hand soap✔ Bar of soap ✔ Toilet paper to start your vacationOUTDOOR DECK AREA✔ Charcoal Grille✔ Picnic Table ✔ Seating BACKYARD✔ Salt Water Pool with option to heat during certain months✔ Hot Tub✔ Parlor Chairs✔ Outdoor Seating Guest accessThe home is exclusively yours, without interruption during your stay, so relax, relax, and make yourself at home.Other than the already mentioned amenities, our home is also equipped with:✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi✔ Air Conditioning✔ Heating✔ Iron/Board✔ 2 sets of Washer/Dryer (one in the master and a second in the suite)✔ Free Parking (up to 4 cars)✔ Wifi Locks with personalized codeOther things to note:NO FAMILY PETS ACCEPTED We adore those little (and not so little) furry bundles of joy. Sadly, our home is not suitable to accommodate them.NO SMOKING INSIDE Please refrain from smoking inside the home! Any smoking evidence will result in odor removal and additional furnishings cleaning costs.NO PARTIES/EVENTSWe kindly ask you to treat our home as your own to preserve its pristine condition for future guests and your return visits.Thank you very much for your understanding. Let us know if you have any questions. Happy Travels!
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 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.
Dunescape Villas 219Our 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 pretty, oceanfront condo at Dunescape Villas in Atlantic Beach. This condo features all the amenities of home and all the amenities 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 simple 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 exhilarating ocean breeze as you relax on the screened-in balcony just off of the living room. The entirely 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. After the kids have cleaned up, tuck them into either of the guest bedrooms with the two twin beds. When you make your way into your primary bedroom you will find your own private bath with a shower stall for a invigorating shower to help you relax before turning in. 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 entry. Additional in-suite amenities include four TVs and a DVD player. The complimentary WiFi access makes it painless 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 handsome, you may never want to go home! Things to Know Free WiFi Please note that all pools are seasonal 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.
Sands Villa 419Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Take in the best view on the island from this oceanfront, three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at Sands Villa Resort, where you can see the ocean waves, the beach, and Beaufort Inlet from your fourth-floor balcony. This condo was freshly updated with a new HVAC system, new LVP wood floors, a modernized primary suite, a new swivel recliner, new balcony chairs, and new appliances, fixtures, and quartz countertops in the kitchen. For those who savor calming in the morning, there are both Keurig and drip coffee makers. The den features a 55-inch TV, a wet bar, and complimentary high-speed WiFi. Prepare breakfast with ease in the completely equipped kitchen, appreciate a lunchtime BBQ on the shared gas and charcoal grilles, and leave your swimsuits and towels in the private washer/dryer at the end of the day. At mealtime, the dining table seats a family of six with a bar that will seat two more. On the grounds of the resort, you'll find amenities and conveniences that include indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, an exercise room, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, a courtyard with grilles, and elevators for painless access. At nighttime, the condo's three bedrooms include a primary bedroom suite with a TV and its own bathroom.THINGS TO KNOWSmoking is not allowed.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 4.Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our intelligent home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, accepting us to reach out directly with a reminder of max. occupancy and peaceful hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!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
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 Cure is one of the highest points in Carteret County and vistas Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Emerald Isle and Beaufort from the many ocean-view windows, balconies and perches all over the home. Absolutely striking granite and tile remodel on the bottom floor including Spanish printed tile hallway and double walk in shower. (photos to be refreshed soon) Each window throughout THE CURE provides a completely new and broad view. With new floors, paint and completely new award winning landscaping, this home is the highlight of the sea dreams neighborhood and the gem of the beach! It is enchanting and inviting. The decor is designed to put your mind at ease so you can really take in the beauty of your vacation. The pool access is directly off the side porch and overlooks the ocean. The private beach accesscis walking distance to Ft. Macon state park. Last but not least, you can see the Cape Lookout lighthouse from the 3rd and 4th floor of The Cure! 7 nights required unless owner approval. No exception for Big rock.We are so excited to share this definitely impressive property with you. If you are looking for a location in Beaufort you can check out The Conch House -Beaufort Garden Villa for a different but equally spectacular adventure.
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 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.
Sound of the Sea West 503 is a Fifth Floor Oceanfront 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community.Boasting phenomenal vistas of the pristine ocean, savor the impressive ocean vistas from the Living Area or the Covered Oceanfront Deck with Furnishings!The Living Area has a TV with basic cable and a Double Sleeper Couch. The Kitchen/Bar Area is entirely equipped with a dishwasher, microwave Fridge with Attached Ice Maker, and a Keurig Coffee Maker for your convenience.The Master Bedroom has a Queen Bed and TV with basic cable.Conveniences: High-Speed Wireless Internet; 2 Flat Panel TVs, 2 Basic Cable, Hair Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Stackable Washer/Dryer; Community Access to Pools, Basketball and Tennis Courts, Park-Style Grills, Outdoor Showers, Walkway to Beach.The Sound of the Sea Community offers on-site amenities sure to make your vacation fun and calming while the location provides simple access to many eateries, grocery stores, water park, mini golf, and unique stores!Community Conveniences: Gated Community, Two Outdoor Pools, Pool House, Outdoor Showers, Outdoor Grille Area, Tennis Facilities, Community Private Walkway to the Beach, Building Elevators, and No Smoking on Premises. Bluewater cannot guarantee Complex/Community Conveniences will be in service during the time of your stay.PARKING INFORMATION: Each reservation will receive 2 Gate Cards and 2 Parking Passes - Parking for 1 car at unit, 1 in general parking. 2 cars max - Sound of the Sea does not have overflow parking. Linens and Towels included with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.NO SMOKING - this is a non-smoking community.NO FAMILY PETS.Rents Weekly Sunday - Sunday. Rents Nightly with a 2 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 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
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
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.
Step into a serene escape at this cavernous 2-bedroom apartment in Atlantic Beach. Ideal for families or modest groups, appreciate a full kitchen, ocean-view balcony, and comfortable living space. Located in A Place at the Beach III, guests savor indoor/outdoor pools, tennis courts, direct beach access, and proximity to attractions like Fort Macon and Morehead City. Ideal for coastal adventures or laid-back beach days with all the amenities of home.• Oceanview Balcony• Indoor & Outdoor Pools• Totally Equipped Kitchen• Private Laundry• Direct Beach Access• Near Fort MaconWelcome to this 815 sq. ft. apartment, ideal for families or groups looking for a cozy beach getaway.• Primary Bedroom: King bed, TV, ensuite bathroom, balcony access• Guest Bedroom: Two Twin beds• 2 Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms (one ensuite, one hall)• Living Room: Queen sleeper couch, two armchairs, TV, sliding door to balcony• Kitchen: Fridge, dishwasher, electric stove, microwave, coffee maker, cookware• Dining Area: Table for 6, counter with 3 bar stools• Laundry: In-unit washer and dryerOther amenities available at A Place at the Beach III include (but are not limited to):• WiFi (complimentary)• Shared BBQ area• Games room/area• Intelligent TV/Streaming ServicesLOCAL FAVORITESFood & Drink• Table 9: Creative coastal cuisine and beverages in a modern bistro – 1.3 mi• The Shark Shack: Casual seafood spot with picnic tables and family vibes – 1.8 mi• Ruddy Duck Tavern: Waterfront restaurant with local seafood and live music – 2.5 miOutdoor Activities• Fort Macon State Park: Historic site with hiking trails and beaches – 1.2 mi• Atlantic Beach Town Park: Splash pad, playground, and skate park – 1.7 mi• Bogue Sound Kayaking: Scenic paddle tours along the sound – 2.3 miRecreational Activities• North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: Family-friendly marine exhibits and touch tanks – 4.4 mi• Morehead City Downtown: Unique stores, galleries, and events by the waterfront – 2.9 mi• Beaufort Ghost Walk: Engaging walking tour through one of NC’s oldest towns – 5.3 miOTHER THINGS TO NOTE:• Parking: Free on-site parking is available for guests.• Pet Policy: Sorry, this is not a pet-friendly property.• Smoking: Smoking is not allowed.• This property includes a climbing or play structure, a pool or hottub with no fence, is near a lake, river, or other water body, and requires the use of stairs.• Floor plans are for general reference and may vary based on your reservation.• Two-bedroom units are housed in the K building, and can be located on either the first, second or third floor. • Your view may differ, and the room assigned to you may not precisely match the photos.
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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.
Regardless of the time of day, Cru Wine Bar, Coffee Shop & Wine Store is a comprehensive and distinctive destination in the downtown area that can cater to all tastes and appetites. From a hot coffee in the morning to start a day of exploring Front Street, to a lively after-hours atmosphere with plenty of delicious and distinctive wines to go around, Cru offers a little something for anyone who wants to explore the flavors, festivities, and fun that Beaufort is known for.