Local area

Enjoy the Crystal Coast Beaches, seasonal lifeguards on duty, restaurants, shopping, public restrooms / showers.

Charter boat, surf, or dockside, and pier fishing available nearly year round.

Fort Macon State Park has multiple personalities as the site of a perfectly restored Civil War-era fort, a museum-quality coastal education center and an unspoiled shoreline for swimming, surf fishing and beachcombing. Cannon and musket demonstrations and guided tours are regular features, complementing extensive exhibits indoors and out. A bathhouse and handicapped-accessible beachside areas complete the recreational fare.

Nearly 40 exhbits at the recently expanded Aquarium take visitors on an unforgetable journey from the mountains to the sea. For more information visit www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores

The NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort collects, preserves, researches, documents and interprets the maritime history, culture and environment of coastal North Carolina. Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sun: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy one of the areas finest museums, enjoy the Beafort Waterfront and Harkers Island.

Fishing Marina and Boat Sales

Beautiful Waterfront Views and fantastic family beaches!

Climb the Cape Lookout Lighthouse or take a boat trip three miles off-shore to the islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Here you can enjoy remote beaches, watch wild horses and other wildlife, or visit one of the historic districts. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch for the day. Going camping takes a little more planning.

US Coastguard Station

Marina

Crystal Coast Lady Boat Tours offers Wild Pony & Dolphin Scenic Tours as well as Lunch & Sunset Dinner Cruises.

Fishing excursions