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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.
Welcome to your boho beach hideaway! Our two-bedroom, two-bathroom getaway is designed with comfort and character in mind. With warm wood accents and a comfortable bohemian vibe, this space offers a laid-back yet chic ambiance ideal for calming after a day in the sun. Both bedrooms feature cozy beds and soft linens to ensure a restful nighttime's sleep. The entirely supplied kitchen makes it painless to prepare meals, and the in-unit washer and dryer add convenience for longer stays.Savor the breeze from the porch, rinse off the salt and sand in the outdoor shower, or relax in one of our outdoor seating areas designed for relaxation. For our eco-conscious guests, we’ve also included a Tesla charging station on-site. Finest of all, you’re just a short walk away from the best restaurant in town—Fish Hut Grille—as well as the Sound and local spots that make island life so special. Whether you're here for a peaceful getaway or an adventure by the sea, we hope you feel right at home.
- Emerald Isle
- 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.
Shell Landing RetreatOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Peace was never as comfortably achievable as it is at this pretty Beaufort home! Located alongside the canal, gaze out at glistening vistas from the home's covered deck, or get out on one of the supplied kayaks and discover North Carolina's waterways. Also close by, visit the Oceanana Pier, Fort Macon State Park, and the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Surrounded by alluring floral blooms, the exterior of this home is just as striking as the inside. Walk inside and you'll instantly take notice of the cavernous living room's comfortable seating and sizable TV. The adjacent full kitchen presents a pleasant space to play chef amongst the stainless steel appliances, ample meal prep space, and center island. In the bedrooms, discover hints of playful nautical decor, soft linens, and central air-conditioning. A private washer/dryer and a Pack-N-Play round out the home's interior perks.The vacation of your dreams awaits at this Beaufort beauty, all there's left to do is book! THINGS TO KNOWStreaming services available with guests’ own account(s).The dock is available for guest usage, however, the boat lift is not.Parking notes: There is complimentary parking available for 3 cars.Dock details: Dock available to guest. Boat lift is not available for guest usagePlease 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.
- Beaufort
- 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.
Sands Villa 519 is a 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Fifth Floor Oceanfront Condo in the Sands Villa Community which is located between the ocean and the sound offering a peaceful haven surrounded by enduring natural coastal beauty.Being located on the top floor of the Sands Villa complex, you are supplied with unique vistas that are beautiful and stand above the rest. This condo has a nice sized dining room, entirely outfitted kitchen, living room with ample seating and a flat screen TV, balcony access.Total Linens: 1 King, 1 Double/Twin Bunk with Twin TrundleConveniences: 2 Flat Screen TVs, Washer/Dryer, Entirely Stocked Kitchen, Private Balcony with Furnishings.Overlooking private beaches, the Sands Villa Community offers elegantly appointed two and three bedroom condominiums, each complete with washer/dryer and walk-in shower. Play tennis on their lighted courts then arrange a tee time for you at one you their 12 close by golf courses. Unwind in an indoor or outdoor pool and hot tub. The tranquility of our historic seaport towns and this private community will carry you back to a time when life was simple and the ocean was the origin of both livelihood and lifestyle.Complex Conveniences: Elevators in all buildings Outdoor, Electric Car Charging Stations, Designated Parking Spaces (passes supplied with your Check-In Packet, 2 cars max), Oceanfront Outdoor Pool (open Easter - Labor Day), Indoor Heated Pool and Hot Tub (open year-round), Lighted Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Exercise Room, Playground Area, The Resort Grille Restaurant (open for Breakfast and Lunch year-round; closed on Wednesdays); Grilling Area, Outdoor Guest Bathrooms, and Oceanfront Courtyard.Linens and Towels included with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.No Smoking.No Animals.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.
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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 Ocean Club Resort resonates with southern appeal. Constructed in the Charlestonian style of architecture, the open living space of the villas harmonizes with the grand maritime environment. All villas have entirely equipped kitchens, 1-2 bedrooms, 2 baths, washers/dryers and balconies. As the coastal destination resort, The Ocean Club offers every amenities. Your rental includes access to a community lounge, exercise center, and modest game room. Access to the soundside fishing pier and launch areas for kayaks and paddleboards is also available. Grilling is just a few steps away via community park grille access. Featuring 3 pools including a gated Oceanfront heated pool, Soundfront pool, and kids's pool, there is no end of things to do at the resort. For those who want to discover the Crystal Coast, shopping, dining, golf, eco-touring, charter wind surfing, fishing and scuba diving are just a few of the activities available close by.Community Conveniences Include:(Bluewater cannot guarantee complex/community conveniences will be in service during the time of your stay).-3 Pools including gated, heated Oceanfront Pool and Soundfront Pool with Kids's Pool, Hot Tub (hours: 9:30am - 10pm daily; pools closed Jan-Feb; hot tubs open year round)-Soundfront Pier with kayak/paddleboard launch area-Each building is equipped with an elevator-Community lounge, exercise center, modest game room-Private beach access-Outdoor park grille area with picnic tables-Security on site much of the seasonComplex Notes:-Parking Allowance is for Two Vehicles Only.-Parking Pass required for parking.-Check-In and parking pass pickup are at the Emerald Isle Rental Office.-Boat/Trailer and/or or overflow Parking are Not Permitted at the Complex.-Check-in is 4:00 PM - no exceptions.-view The Ocean Club Rental Guest Rules-Monthly stay guests, when monthly stays allowed, are subject to a background check.Ocean Club B302 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Oceanfront Condo overlooking the handsome Atlantic Ocean! With a 2 Queen beds, there is plenty of space to rest your heads. This handsomely decorated condo has great vistas of the ocean. You can sit on your porch, relax, and watch the boats go by and savor some sunshine! B 302 also has Community High Speed Wireless Internet for your convenience.Other Conveniences: 3 Color Cable TVs, 2 DVD players, Washer/Dryer, Deck Furnishings.Linens and Towels included with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.No Smoking.No Family Animals.Rents Weekly Saturday - Saturday. Rents Nightly with a 3 nighttime minimum in advance during Off Season, last min. 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.
- Indian Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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!
Lorelei West is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Duplex strategically placed on the Oceanfront in Emerald Isle. This pretty home is located within walking distance to the fishing pier as well as various local spots to dine and shop! The walkway to the beach attaches to a sizable gazebo and the home has dawn-to-dusk security lights on all decks and stairs!If you are visiting with a bigger event, this is still the ideal hideaway for you, with a connecting door that brings Lorelei East and Lorelei West together as one when rented together!GROUND LEVEL: While the garage is not accessible to guests, the ground level includes an enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower which is ideal for a calming post-beach rinsing!LEVEL ONE: Oceanfront Master Bedroom #1 has a queen bed, a private bathroom with a hottub tub, and access to a covered oceanfront deck. Streetside Bedroom #2 has a queen bed and access to a covered deck. Streetside Bedroom #3 has a double/twin bunk bed set and a single twin bed. This room shares a bathroom with Bedroom #2.LEVEL TWO: This level of the home features an oceanfront living area with a enormous, open deck and a huge-screen TV for your viewing enjoyment. You will also find the dining area and completely-equipped kitchen/bar area on this level. Streetside Bedroom #4 has a queen bed and deck access with access to a full bathroom.Conveniences Include: This home is equipped with high-speed wireless internet for your convenience! This kid-friendly abode is the ideal home-away-from-home for your little ones with its own high-chair, booster seat, and pack-n-play. Savor a nice evening on a furnished deck while you watch the ocean waves roll by! Cookout on the gas grille and savor your feast on the outdoor dining table!Linens and Towels supplied with Beds Made for Weekly stays.No Smoking.Up to 2 Dogs Accepted with our 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.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
- 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.
Couldn't find a better location in emerald Isle! This beachy chic Cottage offers everything you need, tranquility, and tranquility. You are a very short walk(a quarter of a mile) from Bogue Inlet Pier/ocean as well as all the local stores and eateries. The beaches of the emerald Coast are calling your name! Book your memorable vacation today!The spaceBeachy chic with fun and striking outdoor spaces!The home is equipped with intelligent locks, intelligent TVs, and an Amazon Alexa. Bath towel, wash cloth, and hand towel supplied for each guest.Family Animals are allowed with $100 pet fee. Please communicate the addition of a pet when booking.Guest accessyou have access to your own driveway, laundry (pay for detergent or bring your own favorite), and outdoor spacesSuch a handsome and central location in Emerald Isle. You are a very short walk to the Bogue inlet pier!
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 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.
Though not as old as some as its neighbors - like the adjacent and more than 300-year-old town of Beaufort – Morehead City nevertheless has a unique history that’s evident around every waterfront corner. Envisioned by a governor, and eventually inhabited by residents fleeing a hurricane, the town of Morehead City stands out for its deliberate creation, as well as its slow but steady rise to fame as a maritime-oriented vacation destination.
Do you appreciate going to the pool? Biking? Walking? Kayaking? Boating? The Beach? Hanging out in what Travel and Leisure named "America's Favorite Town," and Southern Living chose as "The South's Finest Modest Town"? Well, you are in the right place! Conch Tales is a lakeside townhome in striking Beau Coast, just six blocks from Taylor's Creek, Beaufort's waterfront, and 2 miles from the heart of historic downtown Beaufort. That's an painless bicycle or golf cart ride under a canopy of live oaks along Taylor's Creek to great eateries, unique stores, and tons of fun places to visit and things to see and do. Ferries to the islands leave from the waterfront. This handsome, well-equipped 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhouse overlooks the lake from all three floors. The home lives well for both a friends or family getaway with a queen bedroom and full bath on the ground level, open living and kitchen on the 2nd floor with a powder room. Go up to the 3rd floor for an en suite master bedroom with a queen bed and balcony overlooking the lake while down the hall is a third bedroom with two twin beds, a bunk bed and a full bath. Sleeps 8!This home is set up with fun in mind. There are three patios, one with a grille, 11 dining seats, games and streaming TVs, 2 kayaks with paddles and life jackets, and of course the pretty Traders club home and pool only one block away. Once you get here, you won't want to leave but at least you'll have memories and many Conch Tales to share with friends.Beau Coast community offers a day dock right on Taylors Creek, an event lawn, gym, clubhouse with a beautiful pool, shuffleboard table, ping pong and corn hole. Hang out at Traders, a facility in Beau Coast with a variety of food from Beaufort Grocery, craft beers and outdoor sitting area with a fire pit.
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Make the most of your Beaufort beach hideaway with this guest-ready home. Located in a beautiful coastal community, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental has all the amenities of modern life and access to conveniences. Step out onto your screened porch, gather with your adored ones by the fire, appreciate fishing on the close by dock, or take your boat to Carrot Island, Cape Lookout, or Shackleford. For oceanside fun, head to the beach, try local seafood, or see the wild horses at Rachel Carson Reserve.
- Beaufort
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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.
There’s much more than meets the eye in Morehead City. Though the town is known in most beach-going circles as the place to shop and dine before hitting the sand, Morehead City also has a treasure trove of attractions and activities that will make visitors want to linger and explore. From exciting live theater shows to secretive deserted islands that are hidden in plain sight, visitors will want to make sure they check out these “must see” attractions and things to do that put Morehead City on the vacationer’s map.
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
Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a kind, this unique jewelry destination features a glittering assortment of pieces that will thrill and delight shoppers of all tastes.
The Crystal Coast is a well-known paradise for anglers, thanks to miles of water in every direction, and a famed distinction as the locale for some of the biggest fishing tournaments along the East Coast. From heading miles offshore to target the summertime billfish to checking out the two local oceanfront piers, there’s ample ways for fishermen to get their lines wet.
Savor a chic experience at this centrally-located place. This is a 2 story guesthouse located one block away from Tryon Palace. It is very walkable from all the nice eateries in downtown New Bern. It is freshly remodeled and refreshed. All the appliances and furnitures are new. Grand bedroom on the 2nd floor with king bed and convertible couch. Kitchen is very well equipped. Good coffee/tea are supplied. Toiletries supplied. Laundry on site. If infant things are needed, let us know in advance.
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
The Little Yellow Joint in Cedar Point! The Bogue House is a family owned business that originated in July 2001 from the efforts of my Dad, Jack Jr. and Granddad Jack Sr. Granddad had a silent stake in the business, while Dad operated the business on a daily basis. Their mission was solely focused on providing a delicious meal indicative of Eastern North Carolina cuisine at an affordable price to the people of our community.