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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.
Visit “Roost on the Neuse”, a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom dog-friendly bungalow located on 2 acres on the Neuse River with a million dollar view. What makes this property unique is the location. It is only 8 miles from downtown New Bern and 30 miles to Atlantic Beach/Beaufort area. Take advantage of the private dock, private beach and countless water fun. Bring your own boat and tie it up on the dock (boat lift is not available for guests). This 1960 ranch is really like stepping back in time when life was simpler. Appreciate the mid-century modern décor, groovy vintage bathroom, and kitchen. New furnishings has been ordered and photos will be refreshed soon
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 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.
A Place At The Beach 310Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'A Place At The Beach offers broad amenities and one of the best family getaways imaginable - there's practically no reason to ever leave the resort grounds! Can’t you just see the excitement on your kids’s faces as they approach the outdoor swimming pool and water slide or the nine-hole putt-putt golf course? Don't forget about the hot tub, the shuffleboard, the tennis and basketball courts, the game room, and the gas grilles. There's even an indoor pool should the rain ever decide to move in. Ready to hit the beach? You can follow the walkway to the gorgeous, white sand of the Crystal Coast and ride the waves, soak up the sun, or collect seashells. This third-floor courtyard condo, accessible by elevator, features an ocean view balcony, a comfortable living room with a TV, a entirely equipped kitchen, and complimentary WiFi throughout the living space. Coin-operated laundry facilities are on-site as well. Things to Know Full kitchen No smoking allowed This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina, LLC.Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 cars.This rental is located on floor 3.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
- 1 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.
Sands Villa 310Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Sit down and take a load off in this comfortably furnished condo at the oceanfront Sands Villa Resort! Sands Villa 310 is located on the third floor of this handsome, oceanfront complex. Imagine yourself floating around the community's outdoor swimming pool in the shining summer sun or immersing yourself in the cool, exhilarating waters of the indoor pool. Once you and the kids are good and water-logged, head to the playground to run off some energy, try out the basketball and tennis courts, or follow the walkway to the beach for a little fun in the sand. When it’s time to relax, catch the elevator back to the condo. You can prepare a delicious meal in the entirely equipped kitchen or do a little grilling in the courtyard on the gas and charcoal grilles. You’ll find a dining table with seating for six and additional seating at the counter. After dinner, sit back on the couch, catch up on your favorite TV show on the enormous flatscreen TV, or bring a book outside to the balcony. At nighttime, the three bedrooms include a primary suite with a flatscreen TV, an en suite bathroom, and a private balcony. Among the additional amenities are a stacked washer/dryer and complimentary WiFi throughout. On the grounds of the resort, you'll find amenities and conveniences such as indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, an exercise room, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, a courtyard with grilles, and elevators for simple access. Things to Know Full kitchen No smoking 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 3.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 2
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:Saturday to SaturdayBed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerGas and Charcoal GrilleOcean ViewSaturday to SaturdayWiFi throughout Home DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Isle in the Sun! This 3rd row 1/2 duplex is just a short walk to the beach and community pool access. Entry to the home is on the ground level with a powder room on the right inside entry. As you make your way up to the second level, you will find three bedrooms. One King Suite with a private bath and sliding glass door leading onto the mid-level deck. As you head down the hall, on your right you will find a room including a queen bed and a double over double bunk with sliding door entry onto the mid-level deck and shares the hall bathroom directly across the hall. Then as you work your way to the end of the hall, you will find a room with two twins using the shared bathroom in the hall. As part of the Spinnaker’s Fresh Bed Promise, all of the bed linens will be laundered between guests, even the comforters.The laundry can be found on the second level on the same side as the hall bath.The top-level kitchen and living area have a powder room for your convenience. This level is an open and comfortable place to appreciate everybody's company and relax in one place. You can also savor the ocean breeze from the top-level deck as well which leads out from the living room with a sliding door.SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:SECOND FLOORING:Guest room with King bed, private bathGuest room with Queen bed, Double over Double Bunk Bed, shared bathGuest room with 2 Twin beds, shared bath
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 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!
Come appreciate our sound & pool side, ground level completely refreshed efficiency condo with access to the beach and the sound! Atlantic Beach Bogue Shores Condo complex is less than a 5 min. walk to the public beach and there is a flashing light pedestrian crosswalk to get across the main road. The complex offers a very sizable community pool, a fenced in kiddie pool, outdoor grilles & swings, a gazebo, a second floor deck overlooking the sound/ICW (See deck details below), common space for kids to run around, sound side pier, access to the sound to fish, kayak and parking.Bogue Shores Condos are close to grocery stores, shopping areas, theaters, parks, hiking trails, putt-putt golf, bumper boats, water slides, skateboard parks, kayak and bicycle units, water sport units, fishing excursions, specialty stores, the trendy NC Aquarium, the historic Fort Macon, water taxis and so much more - all in Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Emerald Isle, and Morehead City!The 300 sq foot condo includes a Queen size bed, Queen size couch bed, full bathroom with shower (it is modest), kitchenette (no dishwasher) that is well supplied for your cooking needs, granite area with 3 stools for eating with two 3 drawer cabinets at each end for your clothes! WiFi and cable are supplied. A max. of four people are allowed. NOTE (DECK): If an owner has reserved the deck area for an event, it will not available to anyone else.NOTE (POOL): Kids may NOT be left unattended at Pool. No GLASS/SMOKING/TOBACCO PRODUCTS in in the pool area!!!! NO food or drinks in the pool. Pool hours are 9 am to 10 pm. POOL CLOSES FOR SEASON in SEPT 30th or OCT if it's still warm - you'll have to inquire with me so I can confirm date with property manager. 30th typically.PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND OBEY THE LIMITED RULES. We do have a property manager that is at the Condo Complex regularly.OTHER INFO:- Minimum age to rent is 25 (except dependent kids) - Please e-mail driver's license to vjonaskie@yahoo.com upon booking to verify age. - Please place parking pass in your car where it is visible so that you will not be towed. Please put pass back into the room when you check out. Lost or passes taken home will result in $50 being kept from your deposit to pay the HOA for a replacement.- Linens are supplied but bring your own beach towels! Dish soap, body soap, hand soap, a roll of paper towel and toilet paper will be included.- NO SMOKING and only owners are allowed to have Family Animals on the ground. We do NOT allow family pets but we do follow the regulations for service & emotional support animals.- The cleaning fee does NOT include taking out the trash or cleaning dirty dishes, drying and putting clean dishes away. - Smoking is only allowed at designated areas OUTSIDE on the property - not near any common areas or any condo unit.- No more than 4 people in the unit - no exceptions. You will be asked to leave if you break this rule. The community septic system will fail if it is overtaxed.- No boat/kayak trailers are allowed on the complex during peak season. Telephone Walker Auto Parts for storage 252-726-2518. In the off season, the charge is $150 at the complex but less at Walker Auto Parts in Morehead City.
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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.
3rd row 4 bedroom 4 bath home with Heated Pool, Hot tub and spectacular oceanviews. 1 king bed master suite with bath, 1 queen bedroom with private bath, 1 king bed with close access to bathroom with roll-in shower for wheelchair or walker accessibility. 1 twin/King bunk set a great spot for kids or adults. Gas grilleGreat location with shopping, dining and outdoor activities only a shortly distance away. Golf cart access to most areas in Emerald Isle.3 beach bicycles on site but If anyone is looking to rent additional bicycles please contact island consignment below and mention my name. They will hook you up. https://g.co/kgs/xN97jnFor Golf cart units contact John's and mention our name. https://www.emeralislegolfcarts.com/Separate downstairs 1 BR entirely equipped apartment available to rent separately if an additional room is needed.Thanks for considering our home as your vacation home. Mike & Cindy New
- Emerald Isle
- 4 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.
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.
Make yourself at home sweet home at our handsome home in the peaceful Dolphin Ridge neighborhood of Emerald Isle. Our ocean-side three bedroom, two and a half bath home is just a three-min. walk to 25 miles of pristine beaches. Not up for the walk? Grab our golf cart and head to the private beach access. After a handsome day at the beach, rinse off in our warm outdoor shower, and head to the front or back porch for a mojito. You can also cool off in our 9x13 private salt water plunge pool. Then grab the bicycles and ride the new 11 mile bicycle path to dozens of eateries, bars, for a hike just up the road in Emerald Woods, to the grocery store, ice cream shop and stores. Once you park on you first day here you wont have to crank that engine again. Everything you need is close by. We rent our home Sunday to Sunday. Due to allergies, we are unable to host any animals.
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Stunning condo with an ocean view!This condo is at A Place At The Beach, a incredible family resort with spectacular amenities, including a delightful outdoor pool with a water slide, indoor pool, outdoor kitchen with gas grilles, two hot tubs, 9 hole miniature golf course, corn hole, shuffleboard, basketball, and a excellent courtyard with a play ground and charcoal grilles! Our condo is a 2nd floor ocean view unit. Building has an elevator. Appreciate a king bedroom with an ensuite bath with shower. The layout lends itself to privacy as the guest bedroom with a twin trundle is on the other side of the living room. Entirely supplied kitchen and hall bath for a second bathroom makes this condos simple to accommodate everybody.. Savor ocean vistas from the deck! Unwind in the living room witha sleeper couch for additional sleeping for a total of six guests! Come stay with us for your fun filled family vacation!!
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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.
Visitors who are heading to the Crystal Coast will find a scattering of hotels and motels throughout the shoreline and inland communities, but will soon discover that the primary type of accommodations available are vacation rentals. Located all along the Crystal Coast beaches from Atlantic Beach to the town of Emerald Isle, a vacation rental is the generally preferred accommodations option for vacationers thanks to ample space, exceptional locales close to the water, and plenty of homes and condos to choose from.
Shore Beats Workin' is a handsome 5 bedroom, 5 bath and 2 half bath home in Ocean Shores in Pine Knoll Shores. Shore Beats Workin' has unbelievable vistas of the Ocean. This home has a Gameroom with Pool Table and Flat Screen TV, Private Pool and Hot Tub, Two Oceanview Decks for calming! Walkway to the beach is just steps away. Located in Pine Knoll Shores, Shore Beats Workin' is conveniently located to Morehead City, Beaufort, and Emerald Isle! From exploring Fort Macon, to playing Putt-Putt; shopping in Morehead City to touring Historic Beaufort, you can appreciate all the Crystal Coast has to offer without traveling far from your home-away-from-home! Shore Beats Workin' is equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet so you can stay socially connected while on vacation. Every bedroom has a private bath and a bedside clock with USB charging.Ground Level: Gameroom with Pool Table, Flat Screen TV, gaming system featuring classic Nintendo games and a Double Sleeper Couch.Level One: Bedroom #1 has a King Bed, Direct Access the the Oceanview Deck, TV and DVD Player. Bedroom #2 has a Double Twin Bunk Set with TV and DVD Player. Bedroom #3 has a Queen Bed with TV and DVD Player. Bedroom #4 has a Queen Bed with and ocean view, TV and DVD Player.Level Two: Bedroom #5 has a King Bed. Living Area has a 65" LED HD TV. The latest technology with an amazing picture! It's connected to Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Pandora, and Hulu Plus and has a Blu-Ray player. Savor exceptional ocean vistas from the Living Area.Additional Conveniences Include: 7 Color Cable TV¡s, 4 DVD Players, Blu Ray DVD Player, Xbox, High Speed Wireless Internet, Private Pool and Hot Tub, Pool Table, Outdoor Shower, Covered & Outdoor Decks, Deck Furnishings, Wood Floors, Wet Bar with Mini Fridge, Fridge, Icemaker, Microwave & Dishwasher.Linens and Towels included 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 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 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.
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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.
You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It happens to the best of us. We’ve checked dozens of chair reviews and features. Here are our picks for best beach chair.
The Windjammer Villas I units are charmingly located surrounding Forest Lake, one of three man-made lakes on the resort. Sit back and appreciate the natural beauty, and watch the birds from the screened-porch or deck. These units are within a 5 min. walk to the Northwest Creek Marina and the Broad Creek Recreation Center. Windjammer Villas condominiums offer privacy for four, while accommodating up to six guests.This two bedroom unit features a queen bed in one bedroom, and two twin beds in the other bedroom. The units feature a full kitchen with service for six, dishwasher, microwave, washer & dryer, two full baths, and three T.V.s and a hottub. This single level unit makes it painless for everybody to move about freely. These impressive condominiums feature all of the amenities of home in a great setting. This is a terrific choice for a family vacation.For your convenience, our guests have a complementary membership for the duration of their stay at the Broad Creek Recreation Center, which is just a mile from this resort. Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour/Windjammer Villas, located on the Neuse River, offers two outdoor pools, 11 tennis courts (four are lighted), a recreation center with an indoor pool, a miniature golf course, one 18-hole golf courses, a whirlpool, and boat slips which can accommodate boats up to 60 feet in length. Rental boats are available in New Bern. The recreation center was impacted by Hurricane Florence and will reopen in April 2019. All of our condominiums have complementary items such as dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, bathroom tissue and soap to help you savor your stay.The photos are representative of the location where you will be staying. This listing is not for a specific condominium. We work with 24 condos of this layout and type. The location you stay in may have a slightly different decor or view than the photos shown.
- New Bern
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Venture just outside the borders of the historic downtown area of New Bern and you’ll come across a popular local eatery that has plenty of variety, good portions, and great fun to go around. Annabelle's of New Bern is a fun destination that’s situated just off the beaten path of the downtown district, but which features a host of reasons to return again and again. With delicious fare, friendly service, and a cool atmosphere that has a touch of history, Annabelle's is a crowd pleasing eatery that everyone in the family will appreciate.
Located on the outskirts of the heart of New Bern, but offering an extensive list of menu items, drinks, and plenty of fun times for everyone in the crew, Attitudes Pub & Grille is a hidden gem destination that family members of all tastes will appreciate. Featuring a delectable assortment of burgers and sandwiches, entrees, and locally famous cakes and desserts, this secretive eatery is a great find for anyone in the mood for crowd-pleasing fare.
Beer and burger lovers can join the ranks of New Bern locals and frequent visitors who have discovered a wealth of great tastes at the downtown Beer Army Burger Company. Featuring an ever-changing selection of incredible regional and national brews on tap, this destination is an exceptional spot to satisfy a beer and burger craving after a long day of exploring historic New Bern.
Whether a sports fan is on the hunt for a fun and friendly hang-out to catch the big game, or a New Bern explorer wants to relax and toast another great day with a cold brew or two, the Half Time Pub & Grub has a lot to offer when it comes to good times and good food. Located in the western region of New Bern just outside the downtown area, this popular destination for locals and visitors alike is a great spot for simply relaxing and enjoying the cool tavern scene.
With a menu that pays homage to traditionally delicious food and drinks, Morgan's Tavern & Grill is a great destination for visitors and locals alike to satisfy an extra-large appetite. Situated in the heart of New Bern along bustling Craven Street, this downtown eatery offers plenty of reasons to stop in and relax, including an extensive menu, a host of drinks, and a great atmosphere both indoors and out.
Toast a world of flavor that traditionally belongs in a local Irish pub with a visit to Spunky McDoogle's. This fun and festive Irish tavern and restaurant features a variety of familiar and more unusual fare to accompany any thirst for ice cold drinks, good company, and plenty of fun.
Enjoy a late night bite or a little fun with a local crowd at The Bern Bar and Grill. This casual pub and restaurant is a fun place to toast the end of a busy day in New Bern, grab some appetizing pub fare in a relaxed atmosphere, or watch the big game with friends while enjoying great times, friendly service, and plenty of eats.