beaches nature the outdoors unspoiled untouched incomparable there may be over 400 miles of coastline in north carolina but none are as inviting and enchanting as the crystal coast here you ll find the only destination in the state with a national forest national seashore and state park all in the same county the beach is only the beginning n aturally in a place where life revolves around the water visitors will find the perfect way to enjoy the ocean on land the north carolina aquarium at pine knoll shores through acres of exhibits families come face to face with sharks sea turtles and other dwellers of the deep some of which swim through a replica of blackbeard s sunken pirate ship the queen anne s revenge nature s beauty can be seen on land as well some of the state s finest bird watching can be found here as the crystal coast is a protected nesting habitat for a number of bird species acres of preserved natural environment also provide visitors endless ways to do more than watch n
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on land for those more at home on solid ground there is just as much to do and discover on land as there is on the water from the back of a horse the saddle of a bicycle or simply on your own two feet the rides and hiking trails you ll discover on the crystal coast seem as endless as the ocean local stables offer guided horseback tours along deserted stretches of beach you can rent a beach cruiser bike and pedal along the water or through historic streets or you can wander the miles of hiking trails either with a guide or on your own one recommendation bring comfortable shoes with bogue sound as the backdrop and the ocean as your playing of championship courses wind through maritime forests natural estuaries and inland creeks and rivers providing an experience as scenic as it is challenging as the sun sets on another spectacular day many visitors prefer to partner golf at the crystal coast is a truly unique experience a number sleep under a blanket of stars for them there are a numbe
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special events every year the crystal coast is home to a seemingly endless menu of unique events giving visitors even more to discover and more memories to make all year long the list below is only a sampling of the many happenings that call the area home for specific dates and times please visit our website at www.crystalcoastnc.org winter american music festival series carolyn meadows 252 728-4488 art from the heart morehead city arts council of carteret county 252 726-9156 carolina christmas walk beaufort historic site rebecca fleming 800 575-site 7483 252 728-5225 candlelight art tour morehead city beaufort 252 726-9156 core sound decoy festival core sound decoy carvers guild 252 838-8818 core sound waterfowl weekend core sound waterfowl museum harkers island karen amspacher 252 728-1500 crystal coast christmas flotilla morehead city beaufort waterfronts 252 726-8148 spring beaufort by the sea music festival beaufort waterfront beaufort business association 252 7
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hollowell s motel 108 e fort macon rd atlantic beach nc 252 726-5227 www.hollowellsmotel.com hollowell s motel is a clean and safe 28-unit family oriented motel in the center of atlantic beach walk to ocean shag clubs restaurants and shopping picnic area and pool on site oceanfront lodge with 38 rooms 2 villas and a cottage we have an outdoor pool hammocks swings gas grills and bicycles for the guests windjammer inn offers all oceanfront rooms with private balconies micro/frig cable tv and two phones ask about our garden jacuzzi rooms guests enjoy an oceanfront pool and hot tub 877 459-1448 252 393-9015 we are a beautiful new hotel centrally located in coastal north carolina one mile from historic swansboro three miles from emerald isle and the beaches golf packages with silver creek golf course sea shore motel 120 e fort macon rd atlantic beach nc 252 726-5601 near the intersection of the atlantic beach causeway and fort macon road the sea shore motel offers affordable lodging in a
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bed breakfasts carteret county home bed breakfast 299 hwy 101 beaufort nc 252 728-4611 www.carteretcountyhomeb-b.com unique historic building on 2 acres offers 10 spacious individually decorated guest rooms reasonable rates and privacy assured breakfast baskets to your door kids and pets welcome pecan tree inn 116 queen street beaufort nc 800 728-7871 252 728-6733 www.pecantree.com beautiful victorian inn and gardens provides a restful oasis in the heart of the historic district elegant guest rooms and deluxe suites have private baths inviting porches wireless internet bountiful continental breakfast and the fifth night free the lighthouse inn 2300 bridges street morehead city nc 252 247-3133 www.nccoastchamber.com/lighthouseinn the lighthouse inn is located near the atlantic beach bridge and all area attractions lighthouse inn has four guest rooms with bath and two condo units that accommodate six beach cottages/condominiums atlantic beach 8 1/2 marina village 1013 e fort macon rd
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snug harbor cottages 134 old causeway rd morehead city nc 252 240-2914 snug harbor cottages offers efficiencies 2 bedroom single cottages with boat slip trailer parking and fish cleaning area emerald isle realty 7501 emerald dr emerald isle nc 800 849-3315 252 354-3315 www.emeraldislerealty.com embrace comfortable elegance in one of our 750 seaside cottages and condos from vintage classics to luxurious sandcastles a tradition on the carolina coast since 1962 realty world-first coast realty 7413 emerald dr emerald isle nc 252 354-3928 252 354-7231 www.ncbeach-vacation.com we offer vacation rentals monthly and annual leases of beach houses and condominiums from atlantic beach to emerald isle offices in both towns salter path/indian beach nautical east at colony by the sea 855 salter path rd indian beach nc 800 624-5869 252 247-3131 www.colonybythesea.com we are located at indian beach mile marker 10 on-site management by nautical east offering spacious oceanside condominiums for fami
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atlantic beach/pine knoll shores amos mosquitos 252 247-6222 channel marker 252 247-2344 china king 252 808-3388 clam digger restaurant 252 247-4155 crab s claw 252 726-8222 dj shooter s 252 240-3393 el zarape 252 727-9410 4-corners diner 252 240-8855 island grille 252 240-0000 loughry s landing 252 808-3663 new york deli
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recreation directory air and beach tours crystal coast air tours beaufort 252 728-2323 ghost walk beaufort 252 342-0715 kid s island adventure beaufort 252 342-0715 mule train beach tours harkers island/cape lookout 252 504-4121 252 728-6997 n.c port tours morehead city 252 726-3158 ext 30 pony express beach tours harkers island/cape lookout 252 728-3575 wild horse shelling safari beaufort 252 342-0715 amusement places carteret lanes morehead city 252 247-4481 emerald forest putt-putt emerald isle 252 354-5034 golfin dolphin cape carteret 252
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ferry schedules schedule 800 by ferry 800 293-3779 to avoid possible delay in boarding the cedar island-ocracoke ferry reservations are recommended reservations may be made by telephone for departures from ocracoke call 252 928-3841 or 800 345-1665 for departures from cedar island call 252 225-3551 or 800 856-0343 cape lookout national seashore ferry services to cape lookout shackleford banks carrot island golf courses/driving ranges bogue banks country club pine knoll shores 252 726-1034 brandywine bay morehead city 252 247-2541 silver creek golf club near cape carteret 252 393-8058 star hill golf and country club cape carteret 252 393-8111 the golf farm newport 252 223-3276 harbor and dinner cruises codes h-harbor d-dinner h
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cape carteret/emerald isle/cedar point capt d.t charter service 252 354-3228 emerald one 252 354-6249 flying bridge charters 252 393-6832 jeanie iii 252 354-4414 nancy-lee fishing charters 252 354-3474 second to none 252 422-0066 morehead city bill collector 252 247-5617 bluewater 252 726-2476 252 504-0651 c-oats 252 726-3565 crank it up charters 252 725-7625 252 729-1484 dancin outlaw
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where imagination runs free www.crystalcoastnc.org 800-786-6962 email brochure@sunnync.com
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