The Crystal Coast is an 85-mile stretch of beaches known as the Southern Outer Banks. The collection of beaches and towns offers a unique blend of history, family fun, water sports and natural areas. Explore our beaches and activities sections to find areas that appeal to you. Once you choose which areas you'll be visiting on your stay, browse restaurants, venues, places to stay and more to customize your vacation.
Surf, sand and fun are just the beginning at the Crystal Coast’s Atlantic Beach. With easy beach access to one of Coastal Living Magazine’s “Best Beaches” and a...
Emerald Isle greets Crystal Coast visitors at the western end of Bogue Banks, offering 12 miles of pristine shoreline and incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean...
Named by Travel + Leisure as “America’s Favorite Town” among other accolades, Beaufort brings even more to the table than meets the eye. Dock your boat at a...
Things are happening in Morehead City and there couldn’t be a better time to take advantage of this vibrant waterside town! The largest community of the Crystal...
Cape Lookout National Seashore offers 56 miles of enticing, undeveloped beach sand, accessible only by boat. The crowned jewel of the area is Cape Lookout...
Falling just west of bustling Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores offers a series of condominium accommodations, houses and a few hotels, all nestled into the...
Harkers Island has the honor of hosting both the Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor Center and the Core Sound Waterfowl and History Museum along its shores,...
Indian Beach is located in the middle of Bogue Banks, in between Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle. Public beach access is available to this pristine sand at...
Down East refers to the rural waterfront communities east of Beaufort that begins at the North River Bridge, which offer a slower pace of life and picturesque...
The Town of Newport is the friendly, welcoming “handshake” to the Crystal Coast, your primary point of entry from the west. If you are looking for family fun at...
The Western Crystal Coast region (Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Stella, Pelletier and Newport) offers a relaxed, “down home” atmosphere conveniently located to...
Few experiences stir the senses like dining on freshly caught seafood along the ocean’s edge. Our long history of fishing combined with North Carolina’s rich culinary culture has...
From quaint bed and breakfasts, outstanding hotels, historic beachfront homes, to cozy cottages by the sea — you’ll discover your castle near the sand, complete with exceptional...
Last week, Stephen and I celebrated our four-year anniversary, and we decided to visit both the Emerald Isle and Beaufort, NC areas for a long weekend. Neither of us had been to either of these fabulous Crystal Coast towns before. They were...
