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Lookout Cruises

Lookout Cruises

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Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching...

  • Beaufort
  • 252-504-7245
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Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service

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Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the...

  • Beaufort
  • 252-728-7433
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Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

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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 Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling...

  • Beaufort
  • 252-838-1167
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Morehead City Ferry Service

Morehead City Ferry Service

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The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City...

  • Morehead City
  • 252-504-2488
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Grayden Paul Park

Grayden Paul Park

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Beaufort explorers who want an easy launching point in the heart of town, or just a scenic spot to enjoy a quick picnic lunch and an incredible view, can head to the centrally located...

  • Beaufort
  • 252-728-2141
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Neuse River Recreation Area

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the...

  • New Bern
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Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park

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Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 252-726-3775
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Cahooque Creek Recreation Area

The waterfront Cahooque Creek Recreation Site, located at the very corner where the Hancock and Cahoogue rivers meet up with the expansive Neuse River, is a water and boat lover's dream...

  • Havelock
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Creekside Park

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in...

  • New Bern
  • 252-636-6606
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Curtis Perry Public Park

The Curtis Perry Public Park, which is also referred to as the Taylor’s Creek Boat Ramp, is one of the most popular launching areas for local and visiting Beaufort mariners...

  • Beaufort
  • 252-728-2141
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Fishermen's Park

Take a breather from an exploration of busy historic Beaufort and enjoy some stunning views of the local waterfront with a visit to Fishermen’s Park. This small park that is a popular...

  • Beaufort
  • 252-723-9063
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Fort Totten Park

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors...

  • New Bern
  • 252-639-2900
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Glenburnie Park

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the...

  • New Bern
  • 252-639-2927
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Jaycee Park

Morehead City's Jaycee Park is easily one of the most scenic parks along the Crystal Coast, and perhaps the region's busiest park in the summer season. Located adjacent to the waterfront...

  • Morehead City
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Kidsville at Seth West Parrot Park

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth...

  • New Bern
  • 252-639-2901
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Lazy Livin Yacht Tours

The Lazy Livin is a private charter docked in the historic port town of Beaufort, North Carolina.  We can comfortably accommodate 6 persons.  Our standard charter...

  • Beaufort
  • 252-241-7828
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Morehead City Sports Complex

The Morehead City Sports Complex is one of the largest destinations for active Morehead City locals and visitors who want to enjoy a little competition or easy-going fun...

  • Morehead City
  • 252-726-5083
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Picnic Park

Hitting the seashore in Atlantic Beach is an easy venture, thanks to a number of local public beach accesses, including the sprawling Picnic Street Park. With a prime locale that straddles...

  • Atlantic Beach
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Radio Island Beach Access

Located on the edge of the Bulkhead Channel which leads to the Back Sound, the Radio Island Beach Access is a unique and wonderfully convenient beach destination for both...

  • Beaufort
  • 252-808-3301
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Shevans Park

Let the kids enjoy a day off the beach while still having a blast with a visit to Morehead City’s Shevans Park. Found within a city block that’s just west of the heart of the downtown...

  • Morehead City
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Crystal Coast Map

Crystal Coast Areas

  • 1. Emerald Isle
  • 2. Indian Beach
  • 3. Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4. Atlantic Beach
  • 5. Morehead City
  • 6. Beaufort
  • 7. Harkers Island
  • 8. Shackleford Banks
  • 9. Cape lookout
  • 10. Cedar Island
Morehead City Ferry Service

Morehead City Ferry Service

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The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most...

  • Morehead City
  • 252-504-2488
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Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Beaufort Pirates Revenge

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Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and...

  • Beaufort
  • 252-728-7827
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Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

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Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal...

  • Salter Path
  • 252-247-3024
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J Chalk Designs

J Chalk Designs

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Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 252-726-5559
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