Take advantage of the temperate spring weather and uncrowded shorelines to discover the wealth of wildlife that calls this coastal North Carolina region home. The Bird Hike at Fort Macon is a fun and engaging opportunity to explore one of the Crystal Coast’s most renowned landmarks while spotting a myriad of local and migrating birds that flock to this coastal destination.
Find all the décor, furnishings, and indoor and outdoor touches you’ll need to make your vacation home investment a stellar success, or explore little coastal items to take home to spruce up your own off-island residence with a little coastal style. No matter your ambition, you can find everything you need to celebrate the Crystal Coast in your own home and backyard at the Crystal Coast Home and Garden Show. Celebrating its 38th year in 2026, this annual event is a great way to discover the trends in home décor, landscaping, and much more, while meeting all the area vendors and businesses who brighten up the Crystal Coast, one residence at a time.
The annual Wooden Boat Show is a tradition in the town of Beaufort, and its 50th celebration in 2026 promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever before. With a long roster of activities that are slated for the weekend-long event, visitors will be treated to a wealth of activities, displays, exhibits, and interactive ways to join in the fun.
While the beach towns of the Crystal Coast may get the lion’s share of attention from vacationers, Morehead City is a treasure trove of unique attractions in its own right, thanks to a vibrant scene where local history, arts, culture, and a...
"The Emerald Cottage" is a brand-new, ground-floor apartment available for rent that has 2 bedrooms and one full bath on the ground level of our beach home, completely separate, private and accessible via the side and back of the home. A true...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
Adorable duplex by the sea. With a 4 min. walk to the beach and handsome vistas of the sound spend days with your feet in the sand and nights on the deck watching the sunset. Just a stones throw to all the best eateries and stores. Take a...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
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...
This is an refreshed second-floor condo overlooking the impressive Crystal Coast oceanfront! With two bedrooms and two baths, this gorgeous condo offers a queen bed in the primary suite, as well as a flatscreen TV, a ceiling fan, a screened-in...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 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...