Things To Do

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Ferry from Harkers Island Visitor Center (1800 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531) Ferry from Beaufort Visitor Information Center (701 Front Street in Beaufort, NC)

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Hammocks Beach State Park

Website contains information on the ferry. Or rent kayaks and go over for the day (http://www.pogiesfishing.com/ )

Downtown Swansboro

Some of our recommendations: Church Street Deli, Yana’s Ye Olde Drug Store Restauraunt (breakfast), Bake Bottle & Brew, & Sweet Edventures Deseert Bar. Plus, several shops.

Fishing Charters

List of local fishing charters attached. https://www.crystalcoastnc.org/region/all/play/on-water/fishing-charters

Downtown Beaufort

Lots of shops & dining. Clawnson's 1905 Restauraunt & Pub is one of our favorite places to eat. Several ferries available to go to islands, dolphin watching, horse watching, & sunset cruises, such as Island Ferry Adventures, Island Express Ferry Service, Crystal Coast Lady Cruises, & Lookout Cruises (catamaran). Also, check out the Beaufort Ghost Walk.

Downtown Morehead City

Several places for dining. Some of our favorites are Ruddy Duck Tavern, Redfish Grill & Bar, Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant, & Southern Salt. Jack's Waterfront Bar is also a favorite for those 21+. Check out Big Rock Landing, home base for the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Also check out Crystal Coast Axe Throwing.

Emerald Isle

Check out the Emerald Plantation for shopping & dining. Some of our favorites are Rucker John's & Shark's Den Bar & Grill. Some other restuaraunt favorites are Flipperz Family Bar & Grill, Trading Post, & Snapperz. Or drive a little more down the island for The Crab Shack in Salter Path, NC. Check out Bogue Inlet Pier & grab a bite to eat at Surf's Up (https://www.bogueinletpier.com/pier-cam/ ) Public Beach Access Locations: https://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/water-access-parks

Fort Macon State Park

Check out this Civil War fort surrounded by water.

Atlantic Beach

Public Beach Access: http://atlanticbeach-nc.com/departments/police-department/parking/