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CONTENTS

GUIDE TO THE CRYSTAL COAST

Area Attractions

Vol. 30, #7 Dec.5, 2012 - March 3, 2013 www.nccoast.com Published by: NCCOAST Communications 201 N. 17th Street Morehead City, NC 28557 Phone: 252.240.1811 • 800.525.1403 Fax: 1.877.247.1856 Email: editor@nccoast.com Director of Sales: Jamie Bailey (252.241.9485), sales@nccoast.com Managing Editor: Amanda Dagnino, editor@nccoast.com Staff Writer: Josh Lambert Creative Director: Kim Moore Layout/Design: Mimi Guthrie Graphic Design: Kyle Dixon, Erin Pallotti On the Cover The past meets the present as the Sanitary Restaurant celebrates 75 years on the Morehead City waterfront in February, 2013. Photo illustration by Mimi Guthrie.

Entire contents, maps, ad and graphic design elements copyright 2012-2013 by NCCOAST Communications.

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10, 8 Pine Knoll Shores, NC Aquarium

14 Atlantic Beach, Fort Macon State Park

18 Morehead City, The History Place

22, 8 Beaufort, Rachel Carson Reserve

25 NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort Historic Site 30 Cape Lookout National Seashore 36 Down East, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

52 Emerald Isle

62 Indian Beach, Salter Path

62 Swansboro, Cape Carteret

Features

16 Wish You Were Here: Biggest Events

20 For the Love of Chocolate

26 Winter Fishing 34 Carteret Cajun – Gloucester Mardi Gras 38 Get in the Groove

65 Sanitary Celebrates 75 Years

Directories

44 Tee Time: Area Golf Courses 48 Sea & Do: Recreation

56 Good Buys: Shops and Specialties

61 Local Flavor: Restaurant Listings

67 Perfect Stay: Accommodations

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24, 28-29, 32, 54 Maps

22 Numbers to Know

64 Tide Tables

68 Coastal Events Calendar

69 Ferry Schedule

79 Advertiser Index

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Rachel Carson Reserve Visitors looking to get back to nature during their visit to the Crystal Coast will find a natural wonder in the Rachel Carson Reserve. Teeming with wildlife and natural vegetation, this series of island located across from the Beaufort waterfront is a component of the NC National Estuarine Research Reserve. Often referred to as Bird Shoals or Carrot Island by locals, it can only be accessed by boat.

Lucky explorers might spot a few of the beautiful Carrot Island wild ponies congregating along the shore, an egret swooping down into the marsh or a sand fiddler crab scurrying across the mud. The 2,650-acre reserve is a favorite place for hiking, shelling and exploring the natural and human processes that affect coastal areas. The site was named for Rachel Carson, the scientist and author who conducted research on

the island’s coastal habitat.

Comprised of salt marshes, salt flats, tidal flats and eelgrass beds, the reserve is a favorite place for beachcombing, swimming and sunbathing. More than 200 species of birds have been sighted on the reserve and a checklist of these feathered-friends is available.

Guided nature tours are offered from 8:30-10:30am, Tuesday and Thursday, June through August, including nature hikes and cruises offered by the Friends of the Reserve.

Closed toe shoes, sunglasses, hats, water and sunscreen are recommended.

Guests should be prepared to get their shoes wet and muddy, especially during the nature hikes.

Tours are free, however, donations are graciously accepted. For more information, call 252-838-0883 or visit www.nccoastalreserve.net.

NC Aquarium Make merry with marine life over the holidays.

The aquarium and gift shop are open 9-am-5pm throughout the holiday season and the winter, except being closed all day Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Free programs such as diving demonstrations, feeding programs and live animal presentations continue all year.

The aquarium also closes at 2pm on Friday, Dec. 14 to prepare for a special guest – Santa! The jolly elf stops by to hear little ones whisper their wishes among the fishes. This special evening event, Santa by the Sea, includes a 5x7 inch photo with St. Nick for each child 12 and under, plus keepsake crafts, favorite yuletide stories, magic shows by Frost Magic Productions and other holiday wonderment. Advance tickets are recommended and are available online As Dec. 25 approaches, keep a lookout in the Living Shipwreck for divers outfitted as Santa and his elves. Another holiday highlight: winter camps for kids in grades 2-5 on Dec. 26-28, featuring indoor and outdoor activities during the school break As the weather outside turns frightful, sign up for Succulent Seafood. This program takes participants to the area’s top restaurants for seafood cooking recipes, tips and taste tests. Succulent

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Seafood, usually on Mondays, requires advance registration.

Here are two more winter bright spots: Admission is free for all on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Jan. 21. The aquarium also is collecting non-perishable goods in a post-holiday food drive to restock Martha’s Mission food pantry.

The Valentine’s event, Seduction in the Seas on Feb. 9, sweetens the weekend with fun activities about animal attraction – watch the website for more details.

For anglers warming up their reels for spring – or folks looking for a holiday gift – registration is open for annual “Get Hooked” fishing school.

The day-long seminar on March 9 features triedand-true techniques from expert anglers on a wide variety of topics.

The aquarium is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512.

Regular hours are 9am to 5pm daily, except closing at 2pm Dec. 14, 2012, Christmas and New Year’s days. Admission is $8 for ages 13-61, $7 for age 62 and over and $6 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members are admitted free. Visit the Pine Knoll Shores section of www.ncaquariums.com or call 252-247-4003 for more information.

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PINE KNOLL SHORES A sanctuary for turtles, birds and trees, the residential community of Pine Knoll Shores is the midway point between Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach and features one of the most natural untouched areas of Bogue Banks despite its population of just over 1,500 residents.

Visitors will notice an historical marker along Hwy 58 noting the site of one of the first landings in the New World by Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, putting the area on the map – literally – long before Pine Knoll Shores was born.

Alice G. Hoffman purchased most of the land on Bogue Banks extending from Atlantic Beach to the Emerald Isle town line in hopes of creating a private retreat. Local historians have documented

that in 1935 Hoffman’s land passed to a trustee, Llewellyn Phillips. In 1939 it went to John Marshall Mathias, who served as trustee for four children of the late President Theodore Roosevelt, a relative of Hoffman’s.

The children allowed development of the property with a focus on minimal disturbance to the land around them, making Pine Knoll Shores one of the state’s most environmentally-sensitive towns.

Pine Knoll Shores is home to one of the state’s three aquariums, which is open year-round. A variety of programs, both on-site and onlocation, make this a hub of activity for visiting families and local residents. To learn more about town, visit www.townofpks.com.

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Fort macon state park If there was a center for the Crystal Coast’s Civil War history it would be deep within the walls of Fort Macon State Park, North Carolina’s second most visited state park. The five-sided brick fortress stands as proudly today as she did in the 1800s, complete with battle scars to show for her years of protection.

Garrisoned in 1834, Fort Macon was seized from Union forces by the Confederate army at the start of the Civil War. But in April of 1862, Union forces recaptured the oceanside fortress, giving the North control of the entire NC coast. A reenactment of the bombardment is celebrated annually, and 2012, the 150th anniversary of the event, is sure to bring an array of special events to the park.

A new visitors center and education space helps serve the approximate 1.3 million visitors to the site, sharing the story of Fort Macon and providing a backdrop for workshops and conferences. In addition, audio programs, displays and a variety of artifacts throughout the protected site help illustrate what life was like at the fort during its years of service.

The fort is the focal point of Fort Macon State Park, which encompasses 385 acres of pristine beach, dunes and maritime forest just east of Atlantic Beach. At the park’s beach access, visitors can fish from rock jetties or park at the bathhouse area for swimming and summer concessions. The park opens at 8am and closes at sunset. Fort hours are 9am-5:30pm daily. Details: 252-726-3775.

ATLANTIC BEACH With a soothing blend of convenience, attractions and solitude, Atlantic Beach is the oldest of the five towns along Bogue Banks.

It was here, where decades ago a ferry would bring vacationers for a day to frolic in the waves and lay in the warmth of the sun.

The town continues to be not only a vibrant vacation spot, but a favorite for Carteret County residents ready for their day in the sun.

While the amusement Circle everyone came to love through the 90s is no longer in business, the town’s center is used for outdoor movies, concerts and an array of special events during the summer months. It’s the town’s laid-back spirit, however, that keeps people coming back for more.

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With ample opportunities for surfing and fishing, Atlantic Beach is home to one of the three remaining fishing piers on the island. The Oceanana Fishing Pier and the accompanying hotel are a traditional stop for many families looking to avoid the crowds during summer vacation.

Atlantic Beach is close to shopping and dining options and convenient to area attractions. One of the most popular, Fort Macon State Park, is located at the northern tip of the island.

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Crystal Coast Wedding Events Brides to be around the county won’t want to miss the annual Bridal Fair at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Take the groom, the mother, the future mother-in-law and any others involved in the planning from 10am-3pm on Saturday, Jan. 12. Booths are set up by planners, musicians and DJs, photographers, officiants, honeymoon travel agents and other vendors. Participants can sample creations by catering com-

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panies and wedding cake bakers, plus a fabulous fashion show highlights wedding gowns and dresses for the mothers, bridesmaids and flower girls.

Visit with more than 50 of the area’s top wedding professionals and talk with vendors intimately about services and products they offer without the pressure of purchasing.

Ticket prices are $6. To preregister call 252-240-3256. Children are admitted free if they are carried

or strolled into the event. For more information, contact Pam Kaiser at 252-240-3256.

The Crystal Coast Wedding Salon also takes place in January, also, running from Jan. 18-19 at the Coral Bay Club and the NC Aquarium, Atlantic Beach. Allow the experts at the Wedding Salon to help celebrate and plan the perfect beach wedding. The Crystal Coast Wedding Salon is a weekend full of wedding planning events and fun for the destination bride, all for one ticket price.

Tour the Crystal Coast’s best wedding venues on one of two chauffeured limousine tours, dance the night away at the spectacular after party at the NC Aquarium, sample cuisine, cakes and more from outstanding Crystal Coast wedding caterers and bakers. Ticket prices have not yet been announced, but advance discounted tickets go on sale in December on www.crystalcoastweddingsalon.com.

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Taking the Plunge It’s that time of year again – a new year, a time for resolutions and change and a time to set new goals for a fresh start to the New Year – a chillingly fresh start for those participating in this year’s annual Penguin Plunge in Atlantic Beach. The Penguin Plunge is a nonprofit corporation that seeks to raise funds for local Carteret County charities through this annual New Year’s Day event, making it a fun, friendly event while also benefitting local charities around the county.

On Tuesday, Jan. 1, those participating in the Plunge, and others who would rather stay out of the water and take photos while staying dry and warm, meet at the Atlantic Beach Circle. The Plunge begins at 1pm and the minimum donation is $10 to participate.

The 2012 Penguin Plunge marked the ninth year friends gathered to dip into the ocean on New

Year’s Day, and a record-breaking 701 people chilled themselves in the ocean, raising more than $9,000 for the Crystal Coast Hospice House while an estimated 1,500 spectators cheered them on.

The sponsors expect the turnout to be even larger this year, both in participation and donations.

Come join the community for lots of fun, excitement, kite flying and fundraising. For more information or to download a registration form, please visit www.penguinplunge.org.

Crystal Coast Half Marathon The Crystal Coast Half Marathon, benefitting the United Way of Coastal Carolina, is planned for 8am on Saturday, Feb. 23. It starts and finishes on the Morehead City Waterfront and makes a loop across the Atlantic Beach bridge and down Fort Macon Road.

The cost for the half marathon is $55 before Feb. 6, $70 otherwise.

A 5K is $25 for participants regis-

tering before Feb. 6 and $30 otherwise. The race will be electronically timed, so runners who wish for an official time will need to pick up their timing chip at registration.

Awards are presented to the top five male and female overall winners, the top three master’s male and female winners and the top three winners in each age division.

Entry fee includes a pre-shrunk cotton shirt for both races. The Crystal Coast Half Marathon participants will receive a Crystal Coast embroidered cap in addition to the shirt.

For more information, or to register for either race, visit www.crystalcoastrun.org.

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MOREHEAD CITY Thanks to several area advocates, Morehead City The largest community in Carteret County, cenis also known for being a gateway to the Graveyard trally-located Morehead City, is also the retail hub of the Atlantic. Named as one of the country’s best of the region. From its walk-worthy waterfront with dive locations by several national magazines, thrill a mixture of locally-owned shops to the large wellseekers will find several dive known chains that surround the shops in the area ready to help western edge of town, Morehead them explore the treasures beCity is an ever-growing communeath the surface. nity with a rich historic past.

As with other area commuThe cornerstone of the communities, seafood is abundant in nity is one of the state’s two shipMorehead City – with several ping ports where military ships and large waterfront icons that are freighters from all over the world ready to serve up the day’s catch can be seen coming and going on any way you’d like it. Watch the any given day. While big in statfish roll in from the working boats ure, it does little to overshadow each evening, then sit down for Morehead City’s own fleet – its a big plate of whatever is on the charter boats that line the working day’s menu. Of course walking waterfront. The plethora of fishing Mimi Guthrie photo it off with a sunset stroll is comcharters and tournaments has put pletely OK, too. Whether you’re here for a visit, or the region in the sites of big game fishermen across you’re here to stay, Morehead City is an ideal blend the state and beyond. June brings the Big Rock Blue of historic charm and convenient amenities. For Marlin Tournament, now more than 50 years old, more details, visit downtownmoreheadcity.com. for a week of fishing, fun and a purse that consistently tops the $1 million mark.

THE HISTORY PLACE Lauded time and time again for its vast genealogy library, The History Place in Morehead City is a great place to get an overall history of the region.

For genealogy and Civil War buffs, the Jack Spencer Goodwin Library houses more than 6,000 publications and an extensive county photo file. The Civil War collections are especially notable – drawing a large research audience annually to the site.

The museum itself is nothing short of a success story. Originally housed on the campus of Carteret Community College, the Carteret County Historical Society members undertook a fundraising campaign that would bring them to a new home in downtown Morehead City more than 10 years ago. An old furniture store was renovated to house exhibits, the library, meeting space and a small café. Space rentals and the leased restaurant space continue to buoy the nonprofit operation.

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From Carteret County’s relationship with the sea to its military history, the stories are told here at The History Place. Browse the antique doll collection, Native American artifacts, award-winning carved decoys, vintage clothing, period furniture, military memorabilia, coastal artwork and more. Learn the history of shrimp boats, read about the Tuscarora Indians and take a look at the carriage Civil War spy Emeline Pigott was riding in when captured. It is purported that Pigott carried more items of importance in her petticoat than would fit in any modern-day suitcase.

The museum store offers unique gifts and a wide variety of local books and merchandise for all ages.

Publications feature the Civil War, black history, pirates, poetry and local cookbooks. Nautical ornaments, jewelry, pottery, collectibles and children’s items are also featured. Admission is free. For more information, call 252-247-7533 or visit www.thehistoryplace.org.

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Eleven years ago, the late John Green of Beaufort had a vision. He saw nonprofit groups organizing and working together hand in hand to create one large annual event, and sharing the fruits of their labors.

As the old adage goes, there is strength in numbers after all, and the same can be said when it comes to charitable programs. By pooling their efforts, Green suggested, volunteers would be able to work less and earn more for their organization.

The Carolina Chocolate Festival was born – breaking attendance records for the Crystal Coast Civic Center from its first show.

Chocolate, it seems, is a great draw. And through the love of chocolate, Green’s legacy continues in Morehead City on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2-3.

With vendors from as far away as Tennessee and Virginia, the festival brings everything chocolate together under one roof.

Chocolate diamonds and pears, chocolate cakes and tortes, chocolate bars, truffles, fudge, chocolate popcorn, even chocolate cookbooks are mixed in with baking competitions, a cake walk and the always-popular chocolate pudding eating competitions, which occur on the hour. Tickets are $8 for

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SATURDAY, JAN. 19 5-8pm – Mexicocoa Morehead City Train Depot Feast on an array of dishes from Mexico, the birthplace of chocolate. Toast with a selection of Mexican and craft beers, wine and bubbles. Tickets: $25 SUNDAY, JAN. 27 11am-3pm – Chocolate Lovers’ Brunch Beaufort Grocery Too Enjoy chocolate specialties prepared

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adults and $2 for children 5-12. Active duty military can enjoy free admission on Sunday.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 877-848-4976 or visiting www.carolinachocolatefestival.com.

The festival extends its reach this year, offering preliminary events in January to whet the appetite of chocolate lovers in Eastern North Carolina and beyond. From 5-8pm on Saturday, Jan. 19, the Morehead City Train Depot will provide the backdrop for Mexicocoa, a celebration of chocolate featuring wine, beer and food samples as well. Food will be provided by the Channel Marker. Tickets are $25 per person. At 11am on Sunday, Jan. 27, a Chocolate Lovers’ Brunch will be offered by Chef Charles Park at Beaufort Grocery Too. Enjoy a variety of chocolate inspired dishes for $25 per person.

Joining the festivities for the first time this year is the Cocoa 5K Fun Run, planned for 8am on Saturday, Feb. 2 beginning at the CMAST Building on the campus of Carteret Community College. The cost is $15 per person or $40 for a family of four. Participants may register onsite prior to the race or in advance by visiting the website. Costumes are encouraged and awards will be presented to

SATURDAY, FEB. 2 8am – Cocoa 5K Fun Run Carteret Community College Registration begins at 7am at the CMAST Building. Cost is $15 per person or $40 for a family of four.

9am-6pm – Chocolate Festival Crystal Coast Civic Center Tickets: $8, adults; $2, kids under 5 9am-4pm – Chocolate Spa Carteret Community College

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Also on Saturday, the Chocolate Spa, planned from 9am-4pm at Carteret Community College, allows guests to indulge in a massage, facials, make up, hairstyling and reflexology while enjoying chocolates. Tickets are $65 and include a festival ticket.

Don’t miss out on a chance to win a few prizes along the way. Be on the lookout for Chocolate Festival Candy Bars, 10 of which will be stuffed with Carteret County’s very own Golden Tickets. The grand prize is a trip for four to Hersey Park in Hershey, Pa. In addition, the festival will offer a total of $5,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors in Carteret County.

It is the charitable organizations, however, that truly benefit from the event each year.

In the last 10 years, the Chocolate Festival has donated more than $350,000 to its partnering nonprofits. This year’s proceeds will benefit the Carteret County Domestic Violence, Carteret County 4H, White Oak Church Youth Ministries, Beaufort Woman’s Club, Beaufort Sister Cities, Carteret General Hospital Volunteers and Second Blessings Community Outreach Ministry.

“Thanks to the chocolate lovers who at-

tend our festival, we are able to support the Carteret County charities who work hard all year long to help us present a quality event,” said Judy Hailey, executive director.

To learn more, visit www.carolinachocolatefestival.com.

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Beaufort Visitors to Beaufort (pronounced “Bô-furt”) are quick to discover that history is alive in this small seaport town. Noted as North Carolina’s third oldest town, Beaufort retains much of its history from past centuries. Incorporated in 1722 as Fish Towne, it’s not hard to guess what the region was known for. Fishing and shipping have played a large role in shaping the community and it’s an industry that continues to have a presence.

The region continues to be shaped by the ocean that surrounds it as well as the bounty it hides. The wreckage of the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the flagship of one Blackbeard the Pirate, was found just outside of Beaufort Inlet about 10 years ago and continues to be a draw for the community. A large two-day Pirate Festival continues to reinforce Beaufort’s pirate history.

With a picturesque waterfront, the town is

a favorite for those eager to shed their cars and put on their walking shoes. Whether it’s strolling down the wooden boardwalk or simply walking along the live oak-draped residential streets of the historic district to gander at the historical architecture, Beaufort is a town best seen on foot. Scenic strolls are highlighted by shopping opportunities, fine dining and fiery red sunsets. Tour and charter boats, plus a wealth of area artisans help make Beaufort a fun and eclectic spot to spend time.

Noted events include the Wine and Food Weekend in April, the NC Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat Show in May, the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour in June and the Carteret County Arts and Craft Coalition Show and Sales on Memorial Day, June 22-23 and Labor Day weekends. Details: www. beaufortnc.org.

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Under the auspices of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources, the museum illustrates the story through artifacts and displays, educational programs and special events.

The site was thrust into the spotlight in 2011 when it became home to the first permanent exhibit of artifacts raised from the vessel believed to be the Queen Anne’s Revenge, Blackbeard the Pirate’s flagship. Located in 1996 just outside of Beaufort Inlet, the Dept. of Cultural Resources

and the museum have played a huge role in funding the excavation and bringing the artifacts to the surface. The new 1,200 sq. ft. exhibit takes up about a third of the museum’s total floor space and continues to be a huge draw for the site.

Free to visit, the museum features a variety of additional exhibits, from sea life and sailing to boat building and commercial fishing. Across the street, the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center features an active boat and model shop, where visitors can observe the active construction of wooden boats or take a class to learn how to build their own.

The museum is open from 9am-5pm, weekdays; 10am-5pm on Saturday; and 1-5pm on Sunday. For more information, call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

BEAUFORT HISTORIC SITE If there was a core to the historic town of Beaufort, the Beaufort Historic Site on Turners Street would be it. Cited for recognizing the town’s historical significance more than 50 years ago, the Beaufort Historical Association, which maintains the site, has been a leader in the restoration and preservation of some of the town’s most prestigious structures.

The site itself includes 11 historic buildings and the Old Burying Ground on Ann Street.

Buildings include the Courthouse of 1796, the oldest surviving wooden courthouse in the state; the apothecary shop, circa 1859; the Carteret County Jail, circa 1829; the Rustell House, circa 1732 and others. Enhanced by authentic artifacts, a double-decker tour bus and facts and stories that have been passed down through the ages, the Historic Site has documented the life-

styles and customs of Beaufort’s past to preserve its historical identity for the future.

Throughout the year, the Beaufort Historic Site offers a variety of tours, seminars, volunteer opportunities and special events, including several of the town’s largest annual social engagements. From the educational Kindergarten Thanksgiving to the popular Old Homes & Gardens Tour held each June, there is always something on the horizon at the Beaufort Historic Site.

In addition to its own events, the grounds host three shows and sales by the Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition annually and are available as a special event rental. The Beaufort Historic Site is open from 9:30am-5pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-4pm during the off-season. Details: 252728-5225 or www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

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North Carolina is home to a variety of fish species that anglers can pursue throughout the year, including the winter months. Warm Gulf Stream currents provide the destination with the longest fishing season on the Atlantic coast. Some game fish are abundant all year, while other species are more productive during the winter season. Fishing charters target specific species like bluefin tuna during the winter season. Puppy drum, stripers and speckled trout are also found in the Crystal Coast winter waters.

Fishing offshore from Hatteras and Morehead City offers winter anglers some of the most productive fishing for bluefin tuna, which can reach up to 600 pounds. Angling for bluefin tuna is most abundant from December through April. Flounder fishing season is from April to December; this flat fish can be found in shallow waters and lured with flies, especially in the waters off the coastal village of Oriental.

January usually brings lots of bait to the Cape Lookout Shoals area and with it come stripers and red drum schools along the Outer Banks. Speckled trout show up at the rock jetties and along the beaches, and are usually fished into the first week of February.

Most, if not all, winter fishing in the Cape Lookout area needs to have good weather. Mild temperatures with light wind haven proven best.

Saltwater and freshwater anglers age 16 and older must have a valid, state-issued recreational fishing license to take fish in North Carolina throughout the year, including December. Specific regulations and restrictions apply depending on local fishing waters including size limit, daily creel limit and closed seasons.

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Cape Lookout National Seashore

Best known for its towering lighthouse covered in black and white diamonds, Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile stretch of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, spanning from Ocracoke Inlet to Beaufort Inlet. Three pristine barrier islands make up the national seashore – North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks.

Accessible only by private boat or ferry, this incredible ribbon of sand hosts unparalleled fishing, shelling and a working lighthouse. The undeveloped seashore allows for true-to-nature camping, features a restored lighthouse keeper’s quarters, a boardwalk to the beach, daily ranger programs and facilities in summer. There are no lifeguards on the beaches or maintained roads.

North and South Core Banks, both noted for wonderful shelling, clamming and surf fishing, also offer rustic cabins as an alternative to camping from April through November. For those seeking to discover the seashore’s history, picturesque Portsmouth village, found at the northeastern tip of Core Banks, is a 250-acre uninhabited island community dating from 1753 and preserved as a national historic site. Exhibits in several of the historic buildings tell the history of this island community. Many visitors come to the National Seashore to view the black and white diagonal checkerboard-patterned Cape Lookout Lighthouse. A landmark since 1859, the lighthouse

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tower is maintained by the National Park Service. Visitors can climb the tower from mid-May to mid-September. On Shackleford Banks, history may wander past you in the form of the Shackleford Banks wild horses.

The Light Station Visitor Center, found near the South Core Banks ferry dock, has a shaded pavilion and boardwalk connecting it to the beach.

There are exhibits along the boardwalk and at the nearby Keepers’ Quarters Museum. Exhibits focus on lighthouse history and early shipwrecks and rescues. The Light Station Visitor Center and the Keepers’ Quarters Museum are open to the public 9am-5pm, April through November.

The seashore’s main visitor center, located on Harkers Island, is open year round from 9am-5pm (except for Dec. 25 & Jan. 1). Exhibits tell the story of island communities, the US Life-Saving Service and other local history. An indoor theater offers a short film and the visitor center bookstore features books, tapes, videos and children’s items related to Cape Lookout National Seashore. A nature trail winds along the shore to an observation deck overlooking Core Sound. Public restrooms and a nearby picnic area are available and wheelchair accessible.

For more information call 252-728-2250 or visit www.nps.gov/calo. For a complete listing of area ferries, charters, tours and cruises, see page 69.

All visitors should remember this is a remote, natural territory with no fast food, limited fresh water access and no lifeguards.

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celebrate the winter milestone with perfect flair. The tradition returns on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the community center, complete with beads, gumbo and live music.

Brian and Barbara Blake had a plan – the pair wanted to create an event that would bring the community together and help chase away the cold of winter while raising money for area charities. The founding members of Cajun-inspired band Unknown Tongues found that as they gained popularity, they were frequently asked to

participate in various fundraisers. After a few years of fielding requests, they answered back with a fundraiser all their own, and anyone who has had the pleasure of hearing Unknown Tongues know, the Blake’s put a lot of energy into just about everything they do, including the Down East Mardi Gras.

Instead of focusing the event on the large annual undertaking in New Orleans, the Down East version is modeled after the rural Louisiana Mardi Gras. In those parts, local citizens disguise themselves for the day in masks and bright costumes and are herded by handlers into horse-drawn cattle trailers and hauled from farm to farm to chase chickens that will eventually end up in the gumbo for the Mardi Gras celebration. In Gloucester, no chicken chasing is required.

Instead, the idea is to get right down to the business of celebrating. Many participants bring their own chicken, mind you, along with musical instruments and their dancing shoes. Local shrimp and crab take the place of crawfish, the staple of the Louisiana’s rural shindig, and no one is expected to aid local farmers in catching their chickens. But there is certainly no shortage of fun.

When folks start rolling in Saturday morning, food preparation is in full swing as giant cauldrons of gumbo simmer on the gas burners set up under tents. A Fool’s Procession announces the feast, with everyone adorned in colorful mismatched attire, raising a ruckus as they march down the road. Along with gumbo, guests can expect turkey, plenty of side dishes and a collection of desserts.

The Gloucester Mardi Gras also includes a king and queen cake for the kids. A small baby doll is baked into each of the two cakes, and when the cake is cut and served, the boy who finds the doll in his piece is deemed the king and the girl the queen. The two go through a coronation ceremony and take

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DOWN EAST Heritage and tradition are alive and well in ties are unique and rich in maritime heritage Down East Carteret County. Rich in maritime and beauty, which was recognized in 2009 as part of the Outer Banks Scenic Byway. history and folk arts, this rural region sweeps On Harkers Island, you’ll visitors back in time to a find the National Park Sermore laid-back, simpler time.

Some of the country’s most vice Visitor Center offertalented boat builders are ing information on Cape hidden amidst the small clusLookout Lighthouse and the Outer Banks. There are tered communities. Commercial fishing continues to be a also marinas, campgrounds mainstay. And family is one and accommodations, plus of the most important assets ferries and charter boat sera person can have. vices for visitors ready to Found east of Beaufort hop over to the islands for along Hwy 70, Down East the day.

At Cedar Island, travelers encompasses the communities of Atlantic, Bettie, Cedar have the option of jumping on a state ferry to OcIsland, Davis, Gloucester, Kyle Dixon photo racoke, a small village at the Harkers Island, Lola, Marsouthern tip of the Outer Banks, to follow the shallberg, Otway, Sea Level, Smyrna, Stacy, Straits and Williston. Each of these communibyway north.

CORE SOUND WATERFOWL MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTER If one word could sum up the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center’s mission, it would be “preservation.” Found at the end of Island Road on Harkers Island, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum strives to promote and preserve the Down East region’s valued heritage by showcasing the talents and skills of Down East residents. With a focus on decoy carving, boat building, storytelling, oral histories of the region, local writers, traditional music, food, hunting, fishing and other skills, the talent is bountiful Down East, and the Waterfowl Museum is a great place to find 36

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The museum’s goal is to pass these community strengths on to the next generation, educating residents and visitors alike about the crucial role these talents have played through history.

Many heritage programs and demonstrations are offered throughout the year, and the site’s Waterfowl Weekend, held the first weekend each December, is not to be missed. Museum hours are 10am-5pm, MondaySaturday and 2-5pm, Sunday. Admission is free. Details: 252-728-1500, www.coresound.com.

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Blake said he sees the benefits the event has on the community, for both the fellowship it provides and the support it gives to charitable organizations.

To attend the event, as always, is free, however donations, both of food and money, are always graciously accepted.

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The cold blast of winter may have fallen across the coast, but folks looking for a little fun and entertainment are still able to find a few events to draw them out of the house. The best events we’ve found are the variety of musical options this winter – sure to evoke a little toe-tapping, chasing away the cold and lifting the spirits.

The Morehead Center for Performing Arts has two holiday concerts planned brining country music recording artists to Eastern North Carolina. The Bellamy Brothers, who have been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years, visit the area on Friday, Dec. 7, bringing a little “Tropical Christmas” to the area. The duo’s popular hit “Let Your Love Flow” was listed last year as No. 68 in BMI’s Top 100 Songs of the Century.

The show is followed by Suzy Bogguss White Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 16, combining her own popular favorites with holiday classics just in time for the holidays. The small town girl from Illinois debuted on the country music charts in 1988 and hasn’t stopped moving since.

Folk singer Judy Collins hits the stage at The Morehead Center on Saturday, March 2, bringing her unmistakable voice to the coast for one show only. Since her first album in 1961, Collins has had a vast following, working with many budding artists through the years and even trying her hand at Broadway tunes.

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Celebrating a season of all-stars, the Down East Folk Arts Society’s concert series is in full swing and sure to raise the temperature in Clawson’s 1905 with its live performances.

On Saturday, Jan. 12, Gathering Time, featuring Hillary Foxsong, Stuart Markus and Glen Roethel feature their three-part harmony with a blend of guitars, light percussion and song. Original songs were influenced by bands such as the Eagles and the Byrds, but they sprinkle plenty of themselves in the mix.

Brooks Williams, who has earned acclaim from Rolling Stone magazine for his mastery of the guitar, is set to perform on Saturday, Feb. 9. With more than 17 years of recording and 25 years of touring behind him, Williams is sure to entertain.

A favorite blues and country picker, Toby Walker returns to Carteret County on Saturday, March 9, for a second year in a row.

A skilled singer/songwriter, Walker said he draws inspiration from both contemporary and traditional music, including R.L. Burnside and Etta Baker.

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Historic Site open their doors as the association welcomes current members and encourages new enrollment from others. In an effort to increase membership, the BHA opens the buildings of the Beaufort Historic Site for current and prospective members to explore, allowing them to see how the BHA membership dollars are actually used to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of Beaufort and Carteret County.

This unique event showcases each of the historic buildings, depicting a different aspect of life for early Beaufort residents, from the colonial Leffers’ Cottage to the Victorian Josiah Bell House. Each building also features a different food and drink for guests to enjoy and have a docent on hand to answer questions about the history of the structure and furnishings.

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offers a wide range of membership levels. Dues start at $25 for students and senior citizens, $35 for contributors and a $100 sponsor level and up, with each tier of membership receiving special benefits. Among a few of the benefits offered, members can enjoy both complimentary tours of the Historic Site and tours of the Historic District aboard the BHA’s vintage English double-decker bus, discounts in the museum’s shop, free tickets to major events such as the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour, a subscription to the BHA’s quarterly newsletter and the opportunity to participate in a number of social activities and other special events throughout the year.

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Tee Time

Golf enthusiasts rave about how Eastern North Carolina suits them to a tee as soon as they discover the terrific and unique courses of the Crystal Coast.

Most courses take full advantage of the area’s natural beauty and are built around maritime forests or near the water. When your eye’s not on the ball or focused on the hole, the Crystal Coast’s courses and their natural surroundings are sights to be seen.

Spring and fall are considered two of the favorite times for golfing in the area with sunny days and cooler temps, but golfing is truly a year-round attraction in Eastern North Carolina as our terrific climate allows for play almost any time. In fact, during the winter months, golfers are delighted not only by the good playing weather, but also by seasonal pricing specials and having the greens more to themselves for play at a truly relaxing pace.

And during the prime time summer months, area courses ensure that the play remains at a leisurely pace, perfect for first-time golfers or those who have had the game of golf in their blood for years.

Most courses feature clubhouses, resident pros, well-equipped pro shops and are open to the public at

great rates. All you have to do is call for a tee time. And if you’re a Crystal Coast resident and golfer, ask about the courses’ benefit tournaments held throughout the year. The community is always looking for teams and individuals for tournament play to benefit local organizations.

Featured here are some of the best local courses when it comes to North Carolina’s “golf coast.”

Bear Trail Golf Club, 444 Harris Creek Road, Jacksonville, is an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course professionally designed by Rusty Simmons of Simmons Golf Designs, Orlando, Fla., and Gene Daniel of Blackwater Golf, LLC professionally shaped and constructed the greens, the boxes and fairway features.

The course is equipped with a pro shop, state-of-theart driving range and putting green. Bear Trail Golf Club is the ideal course for beginners and/or novice golfers.

Accessed from Hwy 70 just west of Morehead City, Brandywine Bay Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed among wooded areas, ponds and streams in the residential resort, Brandy(continued on page 46)

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wine Bay. Visitors enjoy a putting green, pro shop,

Thunder Mini Golf, two fun places to introduce friends

snack bar and lessons by appointment. Call 247-2541

and family to the game of golf. Open year-round and

or visit brandywinegolf.com. (Map #17)

lighted during the season. Call 393-1020. (Map #60)

As the only golf course on Bogue Banks, the Coun-

Celebrating more than 30 years of golf traditions

try Club of the Crystal Coast is a treasure for golfers

and 27 championship holes, Star Hill Golf Club is

hoping for a picturesque setting of rolling sand dunes,

the Crystal Coast’s premier golf club. Our three 9-hole

tall pines, majestic oaks and a view of Bogue Sound.

courses, the Lakes, Pines and Sands, feature bent grass

For group outings, membership information and times,

greens that will excite the average golfer and challenge

call 252-726-1034 or visit cccrystalcoast.com.

the expert. We are nestled in the heart of Cape Carteret

Silver Creek Golf Resort, located on Hwy 58, 3.5

near Emerald Isle and minutes away from Swansboro.

miles north of the Emerald Isle Bridge, is an 18-hole

The Champions Room is the ideal place to relax after

championship course with newly renovated “Tifeagle”

your round and settle your score. Our facility is the

greens and Bermuda fairways. This beautiful par-72

perfect setting for your next company golf outing, cor-

layout golf course was designed by Gene Hamm and

porate meeting or family celebration.

offers four sets of tees. Men can be challenged by our

Amenities: Total short game area, Cayman driving

7,005 yards of course while ladies can enjoy 4,962 yards

range, PGA professional instruction, rental clubs, golf

worth. During your round, you will discover elevated

shop, swimming pool and private airstrip open to the

greens, water hazards and bunkers. Prior to your game,

public. Memberships available. *Soft spikes required.

warm up on the driving range or work on your stroke

General Manager and Director of Golf: Mick Brown.

at the putting greens. Call 393-8058 to book your tee

Superintendent: Damon Libby. Course Architect: R.T.

time. Also enjoy Crystal Palms Par Three and Hawaiian

Birney. Call 393-8111. (Map #59)

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A traditional 18 hole championship golf course with multiple sets of tees to challenge all skill levels. Bear Trail Golf Club is nestled amongst Jacksonville's premiere all inclusive community Southwest Plantation with homes starting in the $150's. Members of Bear Trail Golf Club enjoy the luxury of the community pool, pool house, walking trails and pro shop. Give us a call today to schedule your next tee time. See You On the Course!

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Sea & Do

Charters, Cruises, Ferries, Marinas, Tours Calico Jack’s Ferry, departs from Cape Lookout Ferry Service Terminal located on Harkers Island adjacent to the Cape Lookout National Seashore headquarters. Calico Jack’s is the closest ferry to Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks.

The ferry rides takes approx. 10 minutes and departs twice an hour from Harkers Island. New for the 2012 season – a 49-passenger power catamaran, new restroom facilities, a remodeled gift shop with T-shirts & souvenirs and approx. 2 acres of free daily parking for customer convenience.

Please visit our website for pictures and information. Thank you for your business! For info, call 252-728-3575 or visit www.capelookoutferry.com.

(Map #92) Cape Pointe Marina & Ferry, 1390 Island Road, Harkers Island, approx 3.5 miles after Harkers Island Bridge, is a full-service marina with boat storage, repairs, ramp, lifts & slips. Annual RV sites available on premise, gift shop & ships store with tackle, boat & beach supplies including ice, sodas, beer, coolers, snacks, sunblock, cameras, caps & more. The ‘Down East’ location for passenger ferry service to Cape Lookout Lighthouse & Shackleford Banks. Marina & ferry info, reservations, 252-728-

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6181. Cape Pointe Marina is open year-round. All major credit cards accepted, www.capepointemarina.com. (Map #91) Capt. Stacy IV, docked at the Capt. Stacy Fishing Center on the Atlantic Beach Causeway, 83-ft. air-conditioned vessel, leaves for the Gulf Stream at 6am; 24-hr. trips to the Gulf Stream, call for reservations 800-533-9417, 252-726-4675 or 252-2477501, MC/V/DC. (Map #21) Davis Shore Ferry, departs from Davis Shore to South Core Banks on Cape Lookout National Seashore. Family owned for 50 years, services include day trips, overnight camping, cabin rentals (available through NPS), tackle shop, bait and ice. Open March 16-Dec. 31, reservations recommended. Located 16 miles from Beaufort, follow Hwy 70 East to 148 Willis Road in Davis. For more information, call 729-3474 or visit davisferry.com or drumwagon.com (Map #93).

Island Ferry Adventures, voted Coaster Magazine Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Favorite Ferry Service 2010-09-08, Tour Service 2010-09 & Outdoor Adventure Business 2010-09. 610 Front St., across from the Inlet Inn. Passenger Ferry Service begins 9am daily, weather permitting, departures top of the hour to Shackleford Banks (west end) (CLNS), shipwrecked Spanish mustangs & voted

#1 shelling beach; Carrot Island (Rachel Carson Reserve); Sand Dollar Island & Bird Shoal. Ferry service operates approx. late/March to early/October. Private charters available for any type trip with reservations. Passenger & rate minimums are required for all trips. Group rate, MC/VISA. 252-7287555, islandferryadventures.com (Map #71).

Osprey Adventures, 393 Salter Lane, Havelock, is exploring the natural and historic treasures of the Crystal Coast. Offering kayak and stand-up paddleboards for rent and guided tour. The ecotour business is committed to preserving local species and habitats. Explore Native American trails, pirate sites, wild ponies and waterways. Call for reservations, 252-240-9503, or follow them on Facebook.

Outer Banks Ferry Service. For over 24 years, Outer Banks Ferry Service has been providing fun, safe and reliable service to the Lighthouse at Cape Lookout National Seashore, Shackleford Banks, Bird Shoal and Carrot Island. The Water Taxi Service to Shackleford Banks, Bird Shoal & Carrot Island does not require reservations and runs hourly as well as the Water Bug Harbor Tour – narrated history & wildlife cruise along the Rachel Carson Reserve, hourly. The Snack Shack features cold drinks, hot dogs, ice cream & more. Reservations required for the 3-hour tour to the lighthouse at Cape Lookout National Seashore, Pirate Treasure Hunt – which

will ‘shiver your timbers’ and houseboat rentals, fully furnished, with skiff. Outer Banks Ferry Service One Stop Shop for Fun Things To Do! Great shelling, wild mustangs, swimming, surfing, fishing, camping, hiking and just good old fashioned relaxation await. So set your compass (GPS) for 328 Front Street, Beaufort NC 28516 for an unsurpassed experience! Call 252-728-4129, www.outerbanksferry.com. *See ad page 82. (Map #80)

Family Fun Golfin’ Dolphin, Cape Carteret, offers driving range, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages & go-carts. Located next to MacDaddy’s, 393-8131, thegolfindolphin.com. (Map #58) NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (mile marker 7), dive into adventure at the new NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Explore shipwrecks without getting wet. Look a 350-pound shark in the eye.

Touch a stingray. Watch river otters play; 38 exhibits depicting NC’s aquatic environments “from the mountains to the sea.” In the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit, fierce-looking sand tiger sharks up to 8 feet in length, schools of fishes & many other creatures glide around a three-quarter scale replica of a sunken submarine. Other highlights include a 32-foot waterfall, cypress swamp, (cont. on page 50)

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Jet Ski Rentals Water Sports Rentals & Dolphin Deck, with two locations in Indian Beach & Salter Path. Sailboats, scooter rentals. Waverunners: New models for 2 adults or adult & 2 kids, full instruction & life vests, ½ hr. & hr. reservations suggested. Banana Boat Rides: Inflatable raft for up to 8, 2-mi. ride.

Paddle Boats: 2-3 passengers. Dolphin Deck Tiki Bar: #1 Readers’ Choice Award Best Bar, over water on end of 200’ pier at the Indian Beach location, 2 levels, fabulous sunsets, cold beer, soft drinks, etc., 252-247-7303 Indian Beach or 252-247-4386 Salter Path. (Map #47)

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lionfish, jellyfish, octopus & two touch tanks. Fishing lessons, boat trips & other adventures are now available – check the website for the full schedule or see Coaster’s calendar of events for programs & dates. Regular hours, 9am-5pm daily. Admission, $8 (ages 13-61); $7 ages 62 & over; $6 ages 3-12.

Children age 2 & under and members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Annual memberships, $60 family; $40 individual, ncaquariums.com, 252-247-4003. (Map #32) Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway, Salter Path, features go-carts, mini-golf, bumper boats, arcade & mining train, adventure & thrills galore for the entire family. At 10.3 mile marker, 252-247-3024. (Map #46)

Kites Unlimited, fly your own kite or watch the colors of other friendly kite fliers 9am Sundays at Fort Macon State Park, hosted by Kites Unlimited, a great place for kites, toys, gifts & more in Atlantic Station Shopping Center, Atlantic Beach, 252-2477011 or kites-birdstuff.com. (Map #28)

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And options abound, from campgrounds and hotels to condo and private home rentals, when it comes time to choose the perfect place to stay.

Interestingly enough, this area of Bogue Banks remained largely uninhabited until the 1950s when it was purchased by a group of developers. While contemplating their investment, a consultant was

flown over the area for a visual survey. Viewing the lush green maritime forest set against the sparkling blue-greens of the Atlantic Ocean, he suggested “Emerald Isle.”

Emerald Isle pays tribute to that Irish namesake each March with its St. Patrick’s Festival, one of the Crystal Coast’s biggest spring events.

Vacation attractions include miniature golf, movies, fishing, bike paths that span the town, natural areas such as Emerald Woods park and, of course, swimming, sunning, sandcastle building and a nice assortment of shopping and dining.

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Good Buys Beachwear: Sandi’s Beachwear, West Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, emphasizes women’s specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, juniors, long torso, special cup sizes AA-EE, separates, the right suit for every size & taste; maternity, mastectomy, casual & cruise wear by Foxcroft, Wild Palms, Britt Ryan, Elizabeth McKay, Skirtin Around, Melly M., French Dressing, Tracy Negoshian, Peppermint Bay and more. Great selection of beach bags, sandals, hats, shoes and accessories, 252-726-4812. (Map #27)

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Art, Crafts & More: Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, 800 Evans St., corner of 8th, Morehead City. Largest gallery on the Crystal Coast featuring fine art, pottery & stained glass by local & regional artists. We offer a variety of classes.

Hours 10am-5pm Tue.-Sat., 252-726-7550. (Map #2) Handscapes Gallery, featuring fine arts and crafts on the waterfront in historic Beaufort. The gallery promotes American traditions in pottery, jewelry and glasswork with an emphasis on North Carolina artists.

Over 200 artists are represented in a full range of work from the traditional to the contemporary in pottery, glass, jewelry, metal, wood and other media, 410 Front St., 252-728-6805, www.handscapesgallery.com, handscapes@gmail.com. (Map #78) Tierra Fina, 415 Front St., Beaufort, hand-painted pottery from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Morocco & Tunisia. Open 7 days a week, tierrafinanc.com, 252504-2789. (Map #76)

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Beach Book Mart, Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, features the largest selection of books on the beach including bestsellers, local books, children’s, cookbooks, crafts, magazines & many more, 252-240-5655. (Map #30) Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books, Morehead City waterfront, fine selection of greeting cards, paperback & hardback books, Byer’s Choice carolers, jewelry, toys, nautical charts, original paintings & prints, china, gifts, open every day, free gift wrap, we ship anywhere, 800-DEE-GEES (333-4337), 252-726-3314. (Map #1) Rocking Chair Book Store, 400 Front St., Beaufort (Somerset Square), featuring bestsellers, children’s books, local/regional books, new & used, 252-728-2671. (Map #77)

Clothing & Accessories: Beaufort Trading Co., 400 Front St., Beaufort, features a variety of sportswear, beach gear, gifts, sweatshirts, caps and local T-shirts for the entire family.

Pick up a gift for that hard to find friend or buy yourself some Beaufort wear to show off your home town pride, 252-504-3209 or www.beauforttradingcompany. com (Map #72) Harbor Specialties, 437 Front St., Beaufort, offers “nautical but nice” fine gifts & clothing. Featuring the Tilley Hat, Vera Bradley bags & accessories with complimentary monogramming, Tervis Tumblers, Dubarry deck shoes, Chelsea clocks & barometers, boat models & ready to embroider Adams Caps. We do custom embroidery & logos in-house. Bring in yours, 838-0059 or 877-369-4999, www.harborspecialties. com. (Map #75)

Island Essentials, Linen & Leisure Supply Company, 208 Bogue Inlet Drive, Emerald Isle. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Visit the new showroom, 8002 Emerald Drive, by appointment only. Services available year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability, 888398-8887, 252-354-8887, info@island-essentials.com.

(Map #55) Island Outfitters, 431 Front St., Beaufort, 838-1576, this expansion of Island Traders allows the owners to carry more clothing lines and offer even more of the clothes and shoes you love to wear. Brands include Southern Frock, Dansko, Mountain Khakis, Collard Greens, Kaenon, Chaco, Patagonia and much more.

(Map #29) Island Traders, 421 Front St., Beaufort, 5043000 and Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, 240-2825, features great names & great prices, come in & browse the bargains. Large selection of Vibram Five Fingers and Merrell Footwear. Find famous brands like Costa Del Mar, Smith Optics, Toms, Reef, Sanuk and more, www.beaufortislandtraders.com. (Map #29) Marie Cavanagh, 7901 Emerald Drive #3, Emerald Isle’s newest ladies boutique, features fine clothing, gifts and accessories including Fresh Produce, Erin London, Foxcroft, French Dressing Jeans, Vineyard Vines and others. Call 252-764-0581.

Sandi’s Beachwear, West Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, emphasizes women’s specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, juniors, long torso, special cup sizes AA-EE, separates, the right suit for every size & taste; maternity, mastectomy, casual & cruise

wear by Ann Trinity, Jams World, Foxcroft, PB&J, Wild Palms, French Dressing, Tracy Negoshian, Peppermint Bay, Tommy Bahama and more. Great selection of beach bags, sandals, hats, sunscreen (SPF 50), shoes and accessories, 252-726-4812.

(Map #27) Second to None, 4370 Arendell St., Pelletier Harbor Shops, Morehead City, women’s brand name clothing & accessories, sizes 0 to 3x, including maternity. Casual to formal wear, shoes, jewelry & handbags. Original artwork, also available. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, 252-240-2002. (Map #34) Tassels, Pelletier Harbor Shops, 4426 Arendell St., Morehead City, great place to shop for shoes, handbags, jewelry & gift items; a shoe store plus a whole lot more; we now carry a wonderful selection of invitations & personalized note cards for all occasions, 252-247-7463. (Map #33) Top Deck, largest mens’ & ladies’ clothing store in Beaufort, brand names such as Fresh Produce, Royal Robbins, Sperry shoes, Rainbow sandals, Crocs, Hook & Tackle, Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, Tori Richards and more; fill all your casual clothing needs from head to toe. MC/V, 252-728-6670. (Map #29).

Gourmet Items & Edibles: Ginny Gordon’s, 1011 Arendell St., downtown Morehead City. Specializing in cookware, aprons, gadgets, knives, cookbooks & everything else for the cook, 252-726-6661. (Map #4)

Gifts & Specialty: Bird Stuff, Etc., Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, everything for the bird enthusiast: bird feeders, premixed or mix-your-own seeds, houses, supplies & more.

Tilley clothes for men & women, Sloggers, Gnomes, Waterfalls, New Chairs. All in one convenient location with Kites Unlimited, 252-247-7011. (Map #28) Gloria’s Hallmark, Cypress Bay Plaza, Morehead City, offers gifts for special occasions, holidays and every day. Carries Vera Bradley, Jim Shore, Willow Tree, Yankee Candle and more, 252-726-2888. (Map #8) (continued on page 60) Coaster

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Kites Unlimited, at Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, offers quality kites & windsocks, stunt kites, unique games & puzzles, kite accessories, flags & banners; go flying with us 9am Sun., Fort Macon State Park, 252247-7011. (Map #28)

Jewelry: DP Jewelry Designs, 4667-C Arendell St., Morehead City, specializes in unique gold & sterling jewelry at reasonable prices, large selection of handcrafted bracelets, earrings, necklaces & rings; custom designs made on the premises, meteorite jewelry & fossils, original metal sculptures by local artists, www. dpjewelry.com, 252-727-0550. (Map #13) Diamond Shoal Jewelers, 4737 Arendell St. (Hwy 70), Morehead City, specializes in nautical 14K & sterling silver jewelry, as well as estate and designer pieces including Scott Kay, Slane & Slane, Hidalgo and Pandora; custom designs, repairs & appraisals. All work done on premises, Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm, 252-7269582. (Map #14) J.R. Dunn Fine Jewelers, Emerald Plantation in Emerald Isle (252-354-5074) or Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City (252-726-8700), offers unique & fine quality jewelry including unique pieces such as the

Coastal Singing Bowl Sounds, Bright Walker presents Himalayan & Crystal Quartz Singing Bowls.

Uplift the spirit, relax the body, renew your energy through the extraordinary power of sound. Integrate into any group gathering in home or workplace. Supported by leading physicians, including Dr. OZ, to reduce stress. Call 252-354-7672, email bwsingingbowls@ hotmail.com or visit www.brightsingingbowls.com.

Carteret General Hospital Urgent Care, 3722 E. Bridges St., Morehead City, 252-808-6611, provides full medical care 7 days a week for minor emergencies, such as sprains, simple cuts and ear infections, filling the gap when your doctor isn’t available. Open from 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat. and noon to 8pm on Sun. (Map #10) Crystal Coast Family Practice, two locations at 505 N. 35th St., Morehead City and 540 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point. Comprehensive medical care for all ages: pediatric, adolescent, adult, preventative, acute illnesses and injuries, women’s health, minor surgical procedures, dermatology, physicals, skin cancer screening. Accepting new patients – appointments and walk-ins welcome, 252-726-8414 (Morehead City), 252-393-6374 (Cedar Point), www.crystalcoastfp.net.

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Seafood: Atlantic Beach Seafood Market, 211-A Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, the only fresh seafood market in Atlantic Beach; fresh daily, shrimp, crabmeat, scallops, lobster tails, crab legs, tuna, grouper, mahi, trigger, flounder, salmon, special orders & more; locals’ choice for best seafood. Family operated by Sonya Willis, owner. Tackle outlet. 252-247-2430. (Map #24)

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Local Flavor Island Grille, 401 Money Island Drive, Atlantic Beach, serves inventive, creative cuisine featuring fresh local seafood & ingredients, plus signature sauces. Steak, seafood & pasta dishes featured, see the ad for popular Monday & Tuesday specials, extensive beer & wine list, open for dinner daily at 5pm, reservations highly recommended, 252240-0000. (Map #25)

Beaufort: Blue Moon Bistro, 119 Queen St., fine dining in a casual setting in historic Beaufort, daily specials, comprehensive wine list, all ABC permits, dinner only, reservations recommended, 252-728-5800, bluemoonbistro.biz. (Map #81) Finz Grill, 330 Front St., Beaufort. Join us for classic Down East seafood, choice ribeyes, a full service lounge and panoramic views of Taylors Creek and the Beaufort waterfront. Outside seating and second floor viewing deck and dock space for water access, 252-728-7459.

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Emerald Isle: Atlantic Beach/ Pine Knoll Shores: Channel Marker, only restaurant overlooking Bogue Sound at the foot of the bridge, offers fine hospitality in its waterfront atrium lounge & adjacent dining room, largest outside dining area on the beach, fresh seafood, steamed or grilled, & Black Angus beef, open 7 days a week for dinner at 5pm, lounge opens at 4pm. Open for lunch Sat. & Sun. at 11am. Catering available, ample boat dockage.

MC/V/D/AE. No checks, no reservations, all ABC. Banquet, business function facilities, 252-2472344. (Map #18) Clamdigger Inn & Restaurant, Salter Path Road, features local fresh seafood, homemade dinners of the South, dieters’ fare & daily breakfast, lunch & dinner specials; oceanfront Cutty Sark Lounge has daily drink specials & DJ on weekends, 247-4155, clamdiggerinn.com. (Map #31)

Portofino, Bell Cove Village, Coast Guard Road.

Now open for lunch, new lower priced dinner menu. Dinner served 4:30pm-until. Call 252-3548111. (Map #57) RuckerJohns Restaurant, Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, prepares everything in-house; great sandwiches, salads, pastas, lightly battered & barbecued shrimp, grilled seafood, steaks, chicken & more; open daily all year for lunch & dinner; outdoor dining available. All ABC, MC/V/AE, 252-3542413. (Map #56)

The following restaurants are listed alphabetically by towns. Call to verify hours, especially during off season. Map #’s refer to restaurant locations on our maps, indexed alphabetically by advertiser in each area.

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indian beach & salter path Caught in the middle, in more ways than one, fishing, the day’s catch is abundant in Salter Path is the small town of Salter Path. Located in the and Indian Beach with an array of locally-owned middle of Bogue Banks, Salter Path is also right restaurants ready to serve it up on a daily basis. in the middle of Indian Beach. Watch the signs Cradled in the arms of Indian Beach, the village of Salter Path was the first on the island, havcarefully as you drive first through Indian Beach and into Salter Path, ing emerged in the late then back through In1800s. Historical reports dian Beach once more. claim that local fisherThe cozy residenmen would carry barrels tial communities swell of mullet from the beach each summer with secto the sound to trade ond home owners and with a boat offering vacationers searching sweet potatoes and corn.

Over the years, a permafor a perfect stretch of beach. Despite the nent path was worn beJosh Lambert photo side Riley Salter’s house; climb in population, the two towns continue to be the ideal place to hence the community’s name. find a spot in the sun.

Visitors find a variety of accommodations, Play on the beach, kayak, Jet Ski, watch shrimp including condominiums, resorts, beach homes and more. The area’s main public beach access boats bring in their catch or embrace your inner child with a day of mini-golf, go-karts and bumoffers restrooms, showers and picnic tables, and per boats. Accommodations range from private features a long, winding boardwalk that meanders homes to family run hotels with plenty of dining through forested dunes down to a beautiful, wide options in between. Still a hub for commercial beach. Details: www.indianbeach.org.

swansboro & cape carteret In addition to being a picturesque waterfront community, Swansboro is home to the oldest running Carteret County festival. October’s Mullet Festival brings an estimated 20,000 visitors to this small coastal village that boasts a population of less than 2,000. And with its 58th year in 2012, the event shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

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As you head from Swansboro to Emerald Isle you’ll discover a treasure trove of antique shops, kayak shops and more in Cedar Point.

At the intersection of Hwys 24 and 58, Cape Carteret welcomes visitors with golf courses, restaurants, shopping and more. Tucked away behind the trees, beautiful residential properties lie along the Intracoastal Waterway on Bogue Sound, offering a small piece of heaven for those who settle there. Details: swansboronc.org

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Celebrating 75 Years

by Amanda Dagnino

Morehead City’s iconic Sanitary Restaurant will celebrate its 75th birthday in February, with specials, a ribbon cutting ceremony and live music running from Feb. 8-10. Recognized as one of the first restaurants to grace the waterfront, the Sanitary has a history as rich as the town that welcomed it.

Opened in 1938 by business partners, the late Capt. Jesse Lee “Tony” Seamon and Ted Garner, the site’s humble beginning was spawned by fishing charter customers who were interested in having a fish dinner without having to spend a day fishing themselves. The pair set up a small counter with 12 stools and the rest, as John Tunnell, long time employee would say, is history.

Customers commented on the comfortable, relaxed setting, even as the restaurant added to its seating through the year. Seamon was well known for greeting customers at the door by name.

“Food service is a hard industry to go into.

And you don’t go into a venture like this thinking you’re going to please every customer, every day,” said Tunnell, who continues to work as a manager and resident historian. “But I think the food and the service spoke for itself. It still

speaks for itself.You are nice to your customers, you remember them and you welcome them by name when they return. Customer relations are very important. If you appreciate the customer and appreciate their business, then they’re going to return. It’s as simple as that. Without the customers, I wouldn’t have had a job.”

The Garner and Seamon partnership lasted until Garner’s death in 1978. Ted Garner, Jr. purchased the restaurant in 1979 and while he still oversees the restaurant, the day-to-day operation is now in the hands of his son Jeff and daughter Lisa.

“It was a natural transition,” offered Garner. “I had worked in the restaurant my whole life, started at 12 or so, bussing tables.

And I always knew that this was what I would do as an adult.”

He studied business administration at ECU and spent a season in Colorado, but for the most part, he said the restaurant business was in his blood.

With a seating capacity of more than 600, it is not uncommon for the site to see more than 2,000 diners on a busy summer day. And at the ripe age of 75, it’s safe to say that will be the case for many summers to come.

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Atlantic Beach Realty in the Causeway Shopping Center for cottage and condo sales and rentals, atlanticbeachrealty.net, call 800-786-7368, 2407368, for a free brochure go to atlanticbeachrealty. net. (Map #23) Bluewater Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 415 WB McLean Blvd, Cape Carteret & 610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, offers more than 900 vacation rental homes and condos on Bogue Banks from Atlantic Beach to Emerald Isle. Stay with Bluewater for a week, a month, a year or a lifetime with vacation, monthly and annual rentals available and a full-service real estate office.

Bluewater Real Estate and Vacation Rentals has been voted Coaster Readers’ choice since 2006. Visit one of the three offices for all your rental and real estate needs. Vacation rentals, 866-429-2578 and real

estate, 888-354-2128. See website for specials and to browse properties, www. b l u e w a t e r c o a s t e r. c o m .

(Map #22) The Clamdigger Inn on Salter Path Road has all oceanfront rooms with full amenities.

Refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, private balconies, restaurant, lounge, pool, hot tub, summer pool bar and meeting and banquet facilities, 252-247-4155, 800338-1533, clamdiggerinn. com. (Map #31) Cannon & Gruber Realtors, beach vacation sales or rentals, userfriendly online booking at cannongruber.com, 800317-2866, 252-726-6600.

(Map #20) CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, 7603 Emerald Drive, has weekly, monthly and annual rentals, 800822-2121, 252-354-2131, residential, commercial sales, www.coastland.com. (Map #49) Emerald Isle Realty, 7501 Emerald Drive, has been handing out keys to vacationers since 1962.

Enjoy staying in one of their cozy vintage cottages, a condo resort or an elegantly furnished Sand Castle with a pool or elevator. We offer amenities and adventurous packages to please all family members, including pets. Going above and beyond the call of duty for customers is an everyday occurrence. Visa/ MC accepted. 800-849-3315, www.emeraldislerealty. com. (Map #48) Sun-Surf Realty, 7701 Emerald Drive, come for a week – stay for a lifetime. Over 300 resort rentals on the Crystal Coast. Rentals, 866-829-6849, 252-3542658; sales, 877-698-3194, 252-354-2958. View rental and sales properties at www.sun-surf.com.

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Coastal Calendar Classic Movie Night. 6pm. Favorite films are offered at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. Free and open to the public.

Popcorn and drink are $1. Chairs and blankets are welcome. No outside snacks or beverages allowed. Details: 252-354-6350.

DECEMBER Wed. 5: Brown Bag Gam. Noon. Pack a snack and meet at the NC Maritime Museum for a lunch hour program on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

6, 15: Kayak Fishing. Learn the basics of saltwater trout fishing from a kayak through this NC Maritime Museum program. Kayaks are provided, fishing rod and license required. Program runs from 10am-3pm on Dec. 6 and 9am-2pm on Dec. 15. Reservations are necessary. Cost is $55. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Fri. 7: Bellamy Brothers – A Tropical Christmas. 7:30pm. The recording artists entertain at The Morehead Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $30-$35. Details: 252-726-1501 or www.themoreheadcenter.com.

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8-9: Traditional Boat Building Carpentry. 9am-4:30pm.

Learn traditional boat building techniques in this hands-on workshop offered by the NC Maritime Museum. As a team, participants will construct a traditional “rack of eye” flat-bottomed skiff. Reservations required. Cost is $135. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Sat. 8: Breakfast with Santa. 10am. The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department invite children of all ages to join Santa for a Christmas story and breakfast. Admission is one unwrapped gift per child or five cans of food.

Advance registration is required.

Details: 252-354-6350.

Morehead City Saturday Market. 9am-5pm. Find a little community education and culture once a month at City Park in downtown Morehead City. Vendors include artists, photographers, jewelers, weavers, fisherman, farmers and more. Live entertainment and lots of family fun awaits. Details: www. mhcsaturdaymarket.com.

Morehead City Christmas Parade. 11am. The sights and sounds of the holidays parade down Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City.

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Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour. 5-8pm. Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the double-decker bus with carolers from local churches. Homeowners open their doors so the public can delight in their festive décor. Details: 252-728-5225.

A Celtic Christmas. 8pm. This concert extends a new Beaufort tradition of historical and seasonal Christmas music by Jennifer Licko Carrere presented in collaboration with the Beaufort Historical Association’s Candlelight tour and the Carteret County Public Library.

This concert will be at the Carteret County Public Library on Live Oak Street in Beaufort. Season tickets are now on sale for $100, and single tickets are $25. Details: 252728-6152.

Annual Winter Wonderland.

6-9pm. The Town of Atlantic Beach takes over the old Rite Aid building at 915 W. Fort Macon Road for a holiday celebration.

Children’s activities are planned, a Christmas village, food, live music, door prizes and, of course, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The annual tree will be lit at 6pm. Free.

Sun. 9: Friends of the Maritime Museum Holiday Open House. 2-4pm. The Friends of the Museum host the annual membership meeting and holiday reception. Details: 252-728-2762. (continued on page 70)

NC Ferry Schedule Call 1-800-BY-FERRY or visit www.ncferry.org

for updated information and rates. See ncferry.org for additional ferry schedules for the Currituck-Knotts Island ferry and Southport-Fort Fisher ferry.

CEDAR ISLAND-OCRACOKE TOLL FERRY

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2 ¼ Hours - 50 Cars Reservations Recommended Call 1-800-293-3779

Free Ferry 20 minutes - 30 cars Year-Round

Free Ferry 40 minutes - 30 cars Year-Round

Jan. 1 - April 2, Nov. 27 - Dec. 31 Depart Depart Cedar Island Ocracoke

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April 17 - May 21, Oct. 30 - Nov.26 Depart Depart Cedar Island Ocracoke

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Jan. 1 - May 7 Oct. 9 - Dec. 31 Departs Hatteras and Ocracoke every hour, 5 AM - Midnight.

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Newport Christmas Parade.

3pm. Join the Town with Old Fashioned Courtesy for a holiday celebration in the streets of downtown.

Thur. 13: NC Symphony – Holiday Pops. 7:30pm. A North Carolina tradition, the symphony’s holiday brings all the joy and excitement of the season straight into the concert hall. Enjoy yuletide favorites, orchestral masterworks, the ever-popular Christmas carol sing-along and more. Cost is $36

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for adults and $10 for students.

Details: 877-627-6724 or www.ncsymphony.org.

Fri. 14: Friday Free Flicks.

7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month.

Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-3546350 one week prior for movie title.

Lunch With a Dash of History.

11:30am. Join The History Place, Morehead City, and popular raconteur Rodney Kemp for a rousing lunchtime program featuring a little history and a good dose of fun. Lunch is $12, and the program without lunch is $5. Reservations are necessary by calling 252-247-7533. This month Kemp offers a Christmas program.

Santa by the Sea. 5:30-8:30pm Children tell Santa their wishes among the fishes, make a snack for Rudolph, hear favorite stories of the season and enjoy a number of

other holiday activities and crafts at the NC Aquarium. The evening includes a take-home photo of each child (age 12 and under). Admission is $9. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 15: Scrapbook Workshop. 10am-1pm. A Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop will be held at Emerald Isle Parks Recreation. For age 12 and up, pre-registration is required. Use of tools and snack provided with $5 fee. Additional packages available.

Details: 910-326-6164.

Sun. 16: Suzy Bogguss White Christmas. 8pm. The Morehead Center for Performing Arts brings the country music artist to the stage for one show. Tickets are $25-$35. Details: 252-726-1501 or www.themoreheadcenter.com 26-28: Holiday Camp.

8:30am-2:30pm. The NC Aquarium is offering a holiday camp program for grades 2-5. Participants enjoy crafts, behind-the-scene action, discovery labs and more. The cost is $35 per day or $100 per child for all three days. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

28-Jan. 1: Crystal Coast Countdown 2013. Bring in the New Year as Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle and Morehead City hold a variety of special events.

For a full schedule, visit www.crystalcoastcoundown.com.

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JANUARY Tues. 1: Penguin Plunge.

1pm. Register onsite at 10:30am before this Arctic dip in the ocean at the Atlantic Beach Circle. More than 700 participated in the 2012 event with an estimated 1,500 spectators cheering them. The water temperature was a pleasant 54°. Donations are given to local charities. Details: 252-808-7485 or www.penguin-plunge.org.

New Year’s Day Kite Fly. Noon. Get in a little practice for the annual Carolina Kite Festival by joining local enthusiasts at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Free. Details: 252-247-7011.

Fri. 4: Classic Movie Night.

6pm. Classic movies are featured at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation.

Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

5, 12, 19, 26: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck.

Age 6 and up, $15. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums. com.

7, 14, 21, 28: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm. Visit the area’s top eateries to find out how expert chefs choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood with a flourish.

Sessions of this NC Aquarium program include a test taste. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncacquariums.com.

7, 21: Pre-K Play. 9-10am.

Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350 Fri. 11: Friday Free Flicks.

7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1.

Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Sat. 12: Gathering Time Performs. 8pm. This trio brings their talents to Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort, thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for members and active-duty military; and $8 for students. Doors open at 7pm. Details: www.downeastforlkarts.org.

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Carolina coast. Meet more than 50 of the area’s top wedding professionals, speak with vendors intimately about services and products offered without the pressure of purchasing, sample caterer’s fare, see fashion shows featuring the latest in styles and trends, see the work of top wedding photographers and florists and enjoy live music, prizes, samples and discounts. The bridal fair is held annually at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. Tickets are $6 and available at the door or in advance. Contact: Pam Kaiser 252-240-3256.

Wed. 16: Martha Edwards Speaks. 11:30am. The Carteret County Antiques and Collectibles Club hosts Martha Edwards speaking on the Abonita section of Pine Knoll Shores at Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Details: edwardsmartha@hotmail.com 18-19: Crystal Coast Wedding Salon. This weekend of wedding planning events centers on the NC Aquarium and the Coral Bay Club, includes limousine tours of the Crystal Coast’s wedding venues and an After Party at the aquarium featuring cakes and cuisine from area caterers. Details: crystalcoastweddingsalon.com.

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County-based food bank. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores.

lenc, Ibert and others. Individual single tickets at the door are $25.

Details: 252-728-6152.

James Gregory – The Funniest Man in America. 8pm. Or so he claims. See for yourself during this fun romp at The Morehead Center for Performing Arts. Details: 252-726-1501 or www.themoreheadcenter.com.

Mon. 21: Free Aquarium

Thur. 24: CPR & First Aid. 10am-1pm. The American Heart Association CPR certification program at the Emerald Isle Community Center covers adults, children and infants as well as basic first aid. Pre-registration is required.

Class fee is $32.25. Details: 252354-6350.

Admission. Visitors to the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores can enjoy free admission all day in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. A food drive will be held for Martha’s Mission, a Carteret

Sat. 26: Ventus Wind Quintet. 8pm. The American Music Festival of Carteret County welcomes this group to The History Place, Morehead City. The musicians will perform music by Debussy, Pou-

Sat. 19: Scrapbook Workshop. 10am-1pm. A Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop will be held at Emerald Isle Parks Recreation. For age 12 and up, pre-registration is required. Use of tools and snack provided with $5 fee. Additional packages available.

Details: 910-326-6164 or rphelps@ ec.rr.com.

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Must be 16 to play. Advance registration is required. Team fee is $55 with prize money going to the top two teams. Teams must bring their own balls and act as officials when not playing. Event runs until the last game is played. Details: 252354-6350.

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FEBRUARY Fri. 1: Classic Movie Night.

6pm. Classic movies are featured at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation.

Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

2, 9, 16, 23: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck.

Age 6 and up, $15. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums. com/pine-knoll-shores.

2-3: Carolina Chocolate Festival. Chocolate is the theme, from decadent selections to pudding eating contests this festival will converge the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Benefits go to area nonprofit groups. The event runs from 9am-6pm on Saturday and 10am3pm on Sunday. Details: carolinachocolatefestival.com.

4, 11, 18, 25: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm. Visit the area’s top eateries to find out how expert chefs choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood with a flourish.

Sessions of this NC Aquarium program include a test taste. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncacquariums.com.

4, 18: Pre-K Play. 9-10am.

Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Thur. 7: Senior Social – Mardi Gras. 1-4pm. Seniors are welcome to celebrate Mardi Gras at the Emerald Isle Community Center. Beverages and music is provided. The entry fee is a snack or dessert dish to share. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fri. 8: Friday Free Flicks.

7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets.

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Sat. 9: Brooks Williams in Concert. 8pm. The silky voice and rocking acoustic slide guitar of Brooks Williams entertains at Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for members and active-duty military; and $8 for students. Doors open at 7pm. Details: www.downeastforlkarts.org.

Gloucester Mardi Gras. 11am6pm. Folk, blues jazz, Cajun and Zydeco tunes will blast throughout Gloucester. Costume attire is encouraged or make feathered mask and hats on site to coordinate with beads earned at the toss. Open and free to the public. Gumbo, fried turkey and other Cajun treats will be served in the afternoon following the Fool’s Procession. Entertainment provided by the Unknown Tongues. To donate gumbo items, call 252-729-6261, 252-729-8021 or visit www.unknowntongues.com.

Seduction in the Seas. Enjoy an intimate and educational Valentine’s evening for animal lovers. Find out about underwater romance among creatures of the sea and savor decadent desserts and gourmet coffee. This is an adultsonly, after-hours event for singles and couples age 18 and up. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Sun. 10: Valentine Membership Drive. 2-4pm. The Beaufort Historical Association will open the buildings of Beaufort Historic Sites for current and prospective members to explore how BHA utilizes funds to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of Beaufort and Carteret County. Details: 252728-5225 or www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Fri. 15: Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Details: 252-3546350.

16: Ginger Garner Performs.

6pm. The Seaside Arts Council Performing Arts Series brings the local jazz performer to the stage. Tickets are available at Emerald Isle Town Hall and Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce. Details: www.seasideartscouncil.com.

Festival of Carteret County welcomes Cellist Raman Ramakrishnan and Barbara McKenzie on the piano to The History Place, Morehead City, for a night of works by Brahms. Individual single tickets at the door are $25. Details: 252728-6152.

Wed. 22: Empty Bowls.

11am-1pm. The annual charity luncheon will be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center to help raise money for the local soup kitchen through the help of potters and area chefs. Choose a bowl and enjoy hot soup served up by area restaurants. Advanced ticket purchases required, $18 per person.

Tickets available at Art Escape Gallery, Morehead City, Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center and Handscapes Gallery, Beaufort. Details : 252-240-9841.

Saltwater Fishing School.

7:30am-5pm. Staffed by more than 12 local captains ready to share their experience and insights on inshore, near shore, offshore and blue water fishing. Topics include techniques, equipment, strategy, locations, terminal tackle, electronics, bait and more. Details: 252-247-3883 or fishermanspost. com/fishing-school/morehead.

Sat. 23: Brahms the Classicist. 8pm. The American Music

Summertime Blues Surf Art and Memorabilia Silent Auction. 7-11pm. The Buddy Peletier Surfing Foundation will once again host its Summertime Blues annual Surf Art and Memorabilia Silent

Auction at the Watermark Restaurant, Atlantic Station. Tickets are $15. Guests have the opportunity to support a good cause while meeting area artists and bidding on an array of donated art and collectibles for all budgets. The evening will be topped off by dancing and live music. Details: buddy.pelletier. com.

4 v 4 Coed Indoor Volleyball Tournament. 8am. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation sponsors these winter tournaments at its community center gymnasium.

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March Fri. 1: Classic Movie Night.

6pm. Classic movies are featured at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation.

Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Age 6 and up, $15. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums. com/pine-knoll-shores.

2-3: Coastal Home & Garden Show. 4-8pm, Fri., 9am-5pm, Sat. and 11am-4pm, Sun. More than 75 exhibitors will be on hand to show off the latest in home and garden products and services at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Whether you’re remodeling, redecorating or landscaping, this is the place to be each March. Details: 252-2473883.

Sat. 2: Judy Collins in Concert. 8pm. The folk singer who

gained fame in the 1960s & 1970s returns to Eastern North Carolina thanks to The Morehead Center for Performing Arts. Now 71, Collins is still writing and preforming around the country. Tickets are $35-$45.

Details: 252-726-1501 or www. themoreheadcenter.com.

From Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents. 9am-5pm. Imagination meets education in an enchanted day for all. Build fairy and gnome houses on the nature trail, search for mermaid and fairy doors and make your own magic wand.

Guests will also enjoy a theatrical fairytale starring live animals, a sea serpent dive show and other whimsical activities. Fairy, gnome, sea serpent or mythical character costumes are encouraged, but not required. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

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Advertiser Index Food & Drink

Amos Mosquito’s........................................ 10 Atlantic Beach Seafood Market..................... 60 Bistro-by-the-Sea......................................... 66 Blue Moon Bistro ....................................... 24 Captain’s Choice......................................... 58 Channel Marker........................................... 13 Cru Wine Bar & Coffee Shop........................ 11 Finz Grill.................................................... 23 Fish Hook Grill............................................ 27 Hannah’s Haus............................................ 35 Island Grille................................................ 75 Portofino.................................................... 73 RuckerJohns . ............................................. 55 The Sanitary Restaurant................................. 6 Trattoria..................................................... 81

Lodging & Real Estate

Atlantic Beach Realty, Inc. ............................ 4 Bluewater Rentals & Real Estate.................... 7 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS...................... 37 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty.................... 37 Clamdigger Inn & Restaurant....................... 77 Coldwell Banker Spectrum............................ 39 Emerald Isle Realty...................................... 53 Realty World............................................... 15 Spinnaker’s Reach....................................... 51 Sun-Surf Realty........................................... 54

Outdoor Fun

Bear Trail Golf............................................. 46 Brandywine Bay Golf Club........................... 44 Calico Jack’s . ............................................. 31 Cape Pointe Marina & Ferry.......................... 33 Capt. Stacy Fishing Center........................... 81 Crystal Coast Ferry...................................... 59 Davis Shore Ferry........................................ 32 Down East Kayak Rentals............................. 27 Golfin’ Dolphin........................................... 51 Island Ferry Adventures............................... 50 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores................. 9 Osprey Adventures...................................... 79

Outer Banks Ferry Service ........................... 82 Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf............ 45 Silver Creek................................................. 63 Star Hill Golf Club....................................... 47 Tryon Palace............................................... 78 Water Sports Rentals................................... 35

Shopping & Services

Beach Book Mart......................................... 79 Beaufort Trading Co..................................... 23 Book Shop, The.......................................... 70 Carolina Artist Studio Gallery....................... 50 Carteret General Hospital................. Back Cover Chadwick Tire............................................. 31 Crystal Coast Family Practice........................ 77 Davis Shore Provisions................................. 27 Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books................................ 3 Diamond Shoal Jewelers............................... 83 DP Jewelry Designs...................................... 80 EJW Outdoors.............................................. 3 Ginny Gordon’s........................................... 11 Gloria’s Hallmark........................................... 5 Haley & the Hound..................................... 19 Handscapes Gallery..................................... 23 Harbor Specialties........................................ 12 Island Essentials.......................................... 83 Island Outfitters.......................................... 43 Island Traders............................................. 42 Jame’s Clothing........................................... 19 JR Dunn Jewelers ....................................... 52 Kites Unlimited........................................... 39 Le Rouge Tete............................................. 76 Marie Cavanagh.......................................... 13 Rocking Chair Bookstore.............................. 23 Sandi’s Beachwear....................................... 41 Second to None.......................................... 50 Singing Bowls............................................. 35 Sweet Dreams............................................... 5 Tassels......................................................... 7 Taylor Furniture........................................... 27 Tierra Fina.................................................. 23 Top Deck Clothing......................................... 2

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CAPE LOOKOUT LIGHTHOUSE TOUR

Take a trip to visit the historic lighthouse at the Cape Lookout National Seashore - Reservations Required

A 3-hour tour departing from the Beaufort Waterfront and docking at the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Enjoy views of wild mustangs, dolphins and other local wildlife, while you learn history of the area from our knowledgeable USCG licensed captain. Departing daily by reservation.

While at Cape Lookout you have approximately one hour to explore and fall in love with the unspoiled beauty of the southern Outer Banks. Make sure to tour the Keeper’s Quarters Museum and learn about the men and women who kept the light burning as a guide to mariners.

Climb the lighthouse to enjoy spectacular views of the Cape Lookout National Seashore as well as the unique topography of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks. Separate reservations with the park service are required in order to climb the lighthouse.

FERRY TO SHACKLEFORD BANKS (15 minute ride)

Visit the Cape Lookout National Seashore, where the locals go to the beach. This nine-mile long barrier island offers many natural and historical features that will make it the most memorable part of your vacation.

Spend your time combing the beach for shells or finding the many wild Spanish Mustangs that inhabit the island. Arriving on the beach at the western end of Shackleford Banks, you can immediately start shelling, horse watching, or spend your time relaxing on the beach.

Beautiful sand dunes and natural horse trails crossing the island, nature abounds in this island paradise. Great fishing, swimming, camping, surfing, hiking and more.

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For the nature lover! 1/2 mile self-guided nature trail with abundant wildlife and over 40 horses

• Bird Shoal • Sand Dollar Island • Captain Manly’s Treasure Hunt

WATER BUG TOURS

Narrated History and Nature Cruise.

See Historic Beaufort and Rachel Carson Reserve from our 16-passenger shaded captain’s launch while looking for wild ponies and dolphins. A little history, a little nature and a lot of fun! Harbor Tours - Departs Hourly 252-342-3577 www.waterbugtours.com

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