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2026 Beaufort Picnicking Guide

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Wyndham Fairfield Harbour - 2 Bedroom

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in striking New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Dancing Dolphin, Almost Oceanfront House...

Dancing Dolphin is a pretty 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home in Indian Beach that is sure to be the ideal spot for your calming hideaway to the beach. A second-row home, its nearly oceanfront position grants close beach access and pretty vistas all...

  • Indian Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Kitty Hawk Kites

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...

Charming Pine Knoll Shores House on 9th ...

Discover this gem in Pine Knoll Shores. This home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home includes a pass to access the private beachfront and soundside parks with parking. There are bicycles, kayaks, beach toys, umbrellas, and chairs for...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

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...

Lookout Cruises

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.

Island Express Ferry Service

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...

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

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...

Grayden Paul Park

Beaufort explorers who want an easy launching point in the heart of town, or just a scenic spot to enjoy a quick picnic lunch and an incredible view, can head to the centrally located Grayden Paul Park. Tucked away along the waterfront on Front...

The Curtis Perry Public Park, which is also referred to as the Taylor’s Creek Boat Ramp, is one of the most popular launching areas for local and visiting Beaufort mariners. Located on the edge of Lennoxville Road and Front Street on the...

Take a breather from an exploration of busy historic Beaufort and enjoy some stunning views of the local waterfront with a visit to Fishermen’s Park. This small park that is a popular launching point for easy treks to the adjacent Rachel...

The Lazy Livin is a private charter docked in the historic port town of Beaufort, North Carolina.  We can comfortably accommodate 6 persons.  Our standard charter begins with a cruise down Taylors Creek where you can take in views of...

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.