Renowned for its untamed beauty, the Crystal Coast is set in the center of North Carolina’s coastline. Hop a ferry to explore undeveloped beaches and the wild horses, sea turtles and dolphins that live there, or go below the surface in one of the top diving destinations in North America.

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Highlights

  • 85 Miles of Coastline
  • Cape Lookout Lighthouse
  • Home of “America’s Favorite Town”
  • Cape Lookout National Seashore
  • Wild Spanish Mustangs
  • Scuba Diving & Water Sports

Weather

Winter 58°
Spring 71°
Summer 86°
Fall 76°

Getting Around

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U.S. Route 70
N.C. Highway 12
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)
Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)

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Crystal Coast Visitor Center - Emerald Isle

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Emerald Isle

Island Express Ferry Service

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Beaufort

Crystal Coast Visitors Center - Morehead City

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Morehead City

North Carolina Maritime Museum - Beaufort

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Beaufort

AB Watersport Adventures

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Atlantic Beach

Beaufort Old Burying Ground

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Beaufort

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

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Pine Knoll Shores

Rachel Carson Reserve

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Beaufort

Patsy Pond Nature Trail

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Newport

The Golfin' Dolphin

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Cape Carteret

Discovery Diving Company

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Beaufort

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

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Atlantic Beach

Fish Finder Charters

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Atlantic Beach

Breakday Charters

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Newport

Game On Escape Rooms

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Morehead City

Down East Kayaks

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Harkers Island

70 West Marina

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Morehead City

Oceanana Fishing Pier and Pier House Restaurant

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Atlantic Beach

Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge

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Cedar Island

Beachside Bikes

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Atlantic Beach

Morris Marina Ferry Service Atlantic NC

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Atlantic

Carolina Artist Gallery

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Morehead City

Atlantic Beach Skatepark, Mini Golf

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Atlantic Beach

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

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Harkers Island

Tipsy Turtle Tavern

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Atlantic Beach

Cape Pointe Marina

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Harkers Island

Battle Works

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Atlantic Beach

Backstreet Pub

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Beaufort

Beaufort Yacht Basin

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Beaufort

Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

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Pine Knoll Shores
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