Welcome to the Crystal Coast!
Learn about the neighboring towns, our favorite places and recommendations.
Swansboro
Swansboro (the groom's hometown!) is known as the "Friendly City by the Sea." This inviting downtown on the water has bars, restaurants and historic homes all in walking distance.
Sweeter Things Bakery Cafe
923-3 West Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, NC 28584
il Cigno Italiano
206 West Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, NC 28584, (910) 325-7845
The owner is a good friend of Roger and Vicki Brown so you Milanese better behave!
The Boro Restaurant & Bar
109 Front Street, Swansboro, NC 28584
Riverside Steak & Seafood
506 West Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, NC 28584
Bake Bottle & Brew
147 Front Street, Swansboro, NC 28584
One of our favorite spots downtown. This waterfront house serves beer, wine & goodies. With a fun, relaxed atmosphere, it's a great spot to kick back and enjoy the view.
Bogue Sound Distillery
108 Bogue Commercial Drive, Bogue, NC 28570
Crystal Coast Ghost
This walking ghost tour is a great way to explore Downtown Swansboro and learn about it's rich history and spooky spirits.
Hammocks Beach State Park
1572 State Road 1511, Swansboro, NC 28584
Salt Marsh Cottage
108 Front Street, Swansboro, NC 28584
Silver Line Jewelry, Art & Unique Finds
107 State Road 1447, Swansboro, NC 28584
Emerald Isle
12-mile stretch of small beach town on the southern outerbanks.
Caribsea
8921 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Gaffer's
9106-A Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Fish Hut Grill
301 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
BAR 1957
8700 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Emerald Isle Woods Park
9404 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt Boulevard, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
Emerald Isle Books & Toys
8700 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
WaterWay Local
8305 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Fort Macon State Park
2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
El's Drive-In
3706 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
Beaufort
Another charming, historic downtown on the waterfront about 20 miles from Emerald Isle.