The Crystal Coast is an 85-mile stretch of beaches known as the Southern Outer Banks. The collection of beaches and towns offers a unique blend of history, family fun, water sports and explorable natural areas. Explore our beaches and activities sections to find areas that appeal to you. Once you choose which areas you'll be visiting on your stay, browse restaurants, venues and more to customize your stay.
Falling just west of bustling Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores offers a series of condominium accommodations, houses and a few hotels, all nestled into the...
The Town of Newport is the friendly, welcoming “handshake” to the Crystal Coast, your primary point of entry from the west. If you are looking for family fun at...
Things are happening in Morehead City and there couldn’t be a better time to take advantage of this vibrant waterside town! The largest community of the Crystal...
Indian Beach is located in the middle of Bogue Banks, in between Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle. Public beach access is available to this pristine sand at...
Harkers Island has the honor of hosting both the Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor Center and the Core Sound Waterfowl and History Museum along its shores,...
Emerald Isle greets Crystal Coast visitors at the western end of Bogue Banks, offering 12 miles of pristine shoreline and incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean...
Down East refers to the rural waterfront communities east of Beaufort that begins at the North River Bridge, which offer a slower pace of life and picturesque...
Cape Lookout National Seashore offers 56 miles of enticing, undeveloped beach sand, accessible only by boat. The crowned jewel of the area is Cape Lookout...
The Western Crystal Coast region (Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Stella, Pelletier and Newport) offers a relaxed, “down home” atmosphere conveniently located to...
Named by Travel + Leisure as “America’s Favorite Town” among other accolades, Beaufort brings even more to the table than meets the eye. Dock your boat at a...
Surf, sand and fun are just the beginning at the Crystal Coast’s Atlantic Beach. With easy beach access to one of Coastal Living Magazine’s “Best Beaches” and a...
Here on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, the opportunities aren’t just endless, they’re enticing. Whether you’re looking to relax on the sand, drop in a line, hit the waves or hit the town, you’re sure to find your Crystal Coast.
