Stanton & Beth’s Crystal Coast Guidebook
Sightseeing
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdA great day trip! Take a ferry from Beaufort to see North Carolina's wild horses! Please do not feed them!
87 locals recommend
Shackleford Banks
A great day trip! Take a ferry from Beaufort to see North Carolina's wild horses! Please do not feed them!
Only a 30 minute drive to one North Carolina's famous landmarks.
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdOnly a 30 minute drive to one North Carolina's famous landmarks.
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
100 Bogue Inlet DrBogue Inlet Fishing Pier
One of North Carolina's iconic lighthouses, just a short boat ride away from Emerald Isle.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
One of North Carolina's iconic lighthouses, just a short boat ride away from Emerald Isle.
Looking for a beautiful sunset and tranquility? Take a walk down to the point, where the sound meets the ocean. Keep an eye out for dolphins and whales!
The Point, Emerald Isle
Looking for a beautiful sunset and tranquility? Take a walk down to the point, where the sound meets the ocean. Keep an eye out for dolphins and whales!
One of our favorite coastal towns. Spend the day in Beaufort (pronounced Bow-fort) walking along the waterfront, rent a paddle board or grab a bite to eat! A great town to explore historic homes! Take a ferry over to Cape Lookout or Shackleford Banks for a glimpse of North Carolina's wild ponies.
39 locals recommend
Beaufort Historic Site
130 Turner StOne of our favorite coastal towns. Spend the day in Beaufort (pronounced Bow-fort) walking along the waterfront, rent a paddle board or grab a bite to eat! A great town to explore historic homes! Take a ferry over to Cape Lookout or Shackleford Banks for a glimpse of North Carolina's wild ponies.
On the Water!
Crystal Coast Boat Charters and Rentals
6800 Emerald DrCharter or rent a boat on the Crystal Coast!
Groceries
Publix Super Market at Egret Landing
8800 Crew DrGroceries, Deli and Bakery.
Lowes Foods of Cape Carteret
321 WB McLean DrGroceries and Deli
Food Lion
8700 Emerald DrAmusements
Fun day at the water park or try your hand at miniature golf!
63 locals recommend
Salty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed DrFun day at the water park or try your hand at miniature golf!
Golfin' Dolphin
134 Golfin Dolphin DrMiniature golf, arcade and go-karts!
Blue Heron Park
7500 Emerald DrLooking for a playground? Check out Blue Heron Park!
A great second option if the Salty Pirate is too busy.
40 locals recommend
Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
976 Salter Path RdA great second option if the Salty Pirate is too busy.
Rent a bike while you stay! Coast Guard Road's bike path is a great way to get around!
6 locals recommend
Hwy 58 Bikes
8002 Emerald DrRent a bike while you stay! Coast Guard Road's bike path is a great way to get around!
Fun for the whole family. Inside arcade, outdoor go karts, mini-golf and tons of fun.
66 locals recommend
Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin DrFun for the whole family. Inside arcade, outdoor go karts, mini-golf and tons of fun.
Golf
Crystal Coast Country Club
152 Oakleaf DrWonderful golf course!
Star Hill Golf Club
202 Club House DrFood scene
A family favorite! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They can get busy at times, but there is plenty of outdoor seating, corn hole games and live music (dinner) to keep you busy while you wait.
53 locals recommend
Gaffer's
9106-A Coast Guard RoadA family favorite! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They can get busy at times, but there is plenty of outdoor seating, corn hole games and live music (dinner) to keep you busy while you wait.
For a more upscale dinner... Excellent crab cakes, more Maryland style without a lot of filler. Better than most in NC!
63 locals recommend
Caribsea
8921 Crew DrFor a more upscale dinner... Excellent crab cakes, more Maryland style without a lot of filler. Better than most in NC!
Flip Flops Donut Shop
7702 Emerald DrIn the mood for donuts and coffee?
Fair Trade coffee and local baked goods. Many gluten free options as well.
11 locals recommend
Stir It Up Coffee Shop
Fair Trade coffee and local baked goods. Many gluten free options as well.
Spending time in the Swansboro Historic District? Visit The Boro for terrific food and great cocktails!
25 locals recommend
The Boro Restaurant & Bar
109 Front StSpending time in the Swansboro Historic District? Visit The Boro for terrific food and great cocktails!
Hankering for a good pizza? Lazzara's will take care of you!
38 locals recommend
Lazzara's Pizza & Subs
9104 Coast Guard RdHankering for a good pizza? Lazzara's will take care of you!
Great food. Outdoor seating with backyard games as you wait!
The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits
Great food. Outdoor seating with backyard games as you wait!
Table 9 Seafood Restaurant
Excellent food and ambiance. Just a short drive from Emerald Isle.
The Shark Shack
Hungry for a casual outdoor lunch? Shark Shack in Atlantic Beach has you covered!
Yana's Restaurant
119 Front StGreat diner food! Breakfast or Lunch at Yana's in Swansboro!
Mark's offers great breakfast, lunch and dinner. The patty melt is wonderful! They also offer homemade desserts!
Bogue family restaurant
Mark's offers great breakfast, lunch and dinner. The patty melt is wonderful! They also offer homemade desserts!
Gear Rentals
Need a crib, stroller or other baby gear? Check-out BabyQuip!
BabyQuip, Baby Gear Rentals, Christina Hart
Need a crib, stroller or other baby gear? Check-out BabyQuip!
Need a wagon, lightweight tent or other beach gear? Beach Butler has you covered!
Beach Butler Rentals
Emerald DriveNeed a wagon, lightweight tent or other beach gear? Beach Butler has you covered!
Island Essentials has plenty of beach gear to choose from. Whether renting lounge chairs, umbrella, tent or other beach essentials.
Island Essentials
208 Bogue Inlet DrIsland Essentials has plenty of beach gear to choose from. Whether renting lounge chairs, umbrella, tent or other beach essentials.
Hwy 58 Bikes
8002 Emerald DrBike Rentals
Pedego Electric Bikes Emerald Isle
8002 Emerald Dr