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welcome... ‌to Eastern North Carolina and the beautiful Crystal Coast. Few people think of visiting the beach for the holidays, but when they do, they’re actually surprised by how much they find to do. While cool weather sneaks in during December and January, we also have an abundance of more comfortable days in the 50s and 60s, making it perfect for spending time outside and enjoying the peace of the winter beach. The holidays take center stage in the small hamlets and towns that dot Eastern North Carolina. Family-friendly parades, the lighting of town Christmas trees and opportunities to visit for a minute or two with Santa are hot on everyone’s lists. Dec. 4-5 will be a busy time in Morehead City, our commercial center. With the Christmas ArtWalk, Chowder & Cheer Crawl, caroling and the popular flotilla, which can also be viewed in Beaufort, Morehead will be a hub of activity. The Beaufort Historic Association gets into the action the following weekend, with the Beaufort ArtWalk slated for Dec. 12 followed by the Candlelight Homes Tour. If you’re here for the holidays, our suggestion is that guests hang around for New Year’s as well. The Crystal Coast Countdown brings a flurry activity across Carteret County for an entire week. Historic sites, libraries, museums and towns team up to provide a week-long schedule of fun leading up to the official Crab Pot Drop at Katherine Davis Park in Morehead City. A great way to welcome the new year. For more than 30 years, Coaster Magazine has focused on spreading the word about the region’s upcoming events. Readers will find details on the area’s attractions and events as well as its real estate options, shops and restaurants. Our mission is to provide the vacationer and the resident with all the information they need to make the most of the Crystal Coast. From us to you, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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The oldest of the five towns that dot the beautiful shores of Bogue Banks – it turns 80 in 2017. With ample opportunities for surfing and fishing, Atlantic Beach is home to one of the two remaining fishing piers on the island and provides the perfect opportunity to prop your feet up and drop a line. The town has a collection of shopping and dining options and is convenient to area attractions. The beach, which is patrolled by lifeguards, provides a family-friendly option when it comes to taking the children for a day of beach play. But it’s the towns laid back spirit and warm family atmosphere that keeps people coming back for more. Details: www.atlanticbeach-nc.com.
EMERALD ISLE With an almost perfect blend of modern amenities and old-fashioned beach town values, Emerald Isle is a favorite vacation spot. Located at the far western end of Bogue Banks, the town’s warm hospitality has made this community a summertime home for many families. Bogue Banks remained largely uninhabited until the 1950s when it was purchased by a group of developers. Viewing the lush green maritime forest from a plane, a consultant suggested the name “Emerald Isle.” Attractions include a water slide, miniature golf, movies, fishing, bike paths that span the town, and, of course, swimming, sunning, sandcastle building and a nice assortment of shopping and dining. For more details, visit www. emeraldisle-nc.org.
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Pine Knoll SHores Home to one of the state’s three NC Aquariums, Pine Knoll Shores is about midway between Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach and features one of the most natural untouched areas of Bogue Banks despite a population of more than 1,500 residents. While development is allowed in this mainly residential community, it is done with a focus on minimal disturbance, making Pine Knoll Shores one of the state’s most environmentally-sensitive towns. Small in stature, the town does have a big place in history. 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. Details: www.townofpks.com.
Fort macon state park Like a sentinel guarding the coast, Fort Macon State Park is one of the country’s best preserved Civil War fortresses and continues to be one of the most visited state parks in North Carolina. Garrisoned in 1834, Fort Macon is a living example of 19th century architecture and masonry. More than nine million bricks were used in the construction and it took some eight years to complete. Seized by the Confederacy in 1861, the site came under bombardment by Union forces in April of 1862 in order to secure the use of the harbor. A reenactment of the bombardment is celebrated annually at the site. A visitor’s 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 park itself 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 daily at 8am and closes at sunset. Fort hours are 9am-5:30pm daily. Details: 252726-3775. 10
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the area’s top restaurants for seafood cooking recipes, tips and taste tests. • Admission is free for all on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Jan. 18. The aquarium also is collecting nonperishable goods in a post-holiday food drive to restock Martha’s Mission Pantry. • Satisfy your need for sunshine on warmer winter days by enjoying the Aquarium’s two nature trails and the Treemendous Nature Play area. • Each Wednesday, little ones get up close with animals in free Toddler Time programs. Each session includes a story and craft. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily. Admission is $10.95 for ages 13-61; $9.95 for age 62 and up and military; $8.95 for ages 3-12; no charge for age 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members. State taxes are additional to fees. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knollshores or call 252-247-4003.
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traffic. Such shifts lead to erosion, losing sand, or accretion, gaining sand. The Christmas tree program aims to create an economical alternative to build dunes that will eventually help reduce wind speed and allow for the necessary sand accumulation to stabilize vegetation. Placement is key to finding success and Fort Macon makes every effort to ensure that the trees are properly lined and buried along damaged areas, however, some areas have experienced failed results with Christmas tree restoration efforts. In order to prevent such issues, North Carolina recommends that residents take their trees to established recycle programs such as Fort Macon’s, instead of attempting to place them on the beach themselves. The state park accepts bare residential trees that are free from all decorations including tree stands and tinsel through mid-January. There will be signs at Fort Macon directing traffic to drop-off stations at the bathhouse parking lot. If interested in volunteering to assist with fence efforts along damaged dunes, contact the park at 252-726-3775.
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Eight Reasons to Visit the Coast in the Winter
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It’s not that Cold – Really. We have a won 2North-derfully mild climate year round in Eastern Carolina. Average winter temperatures linger in the high 50s and low 60s for the best part of the season, making it a great time to take a walk along the beach.
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Lines – And that applies just about 5bank Shorter everywhere, whether you need to stop in the or you’re waiting your turn to get up close to the glass at the otter enclosure at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, less visitation during the winter months can often translate into a more enjoyable visit for those who do. a Hike – Sunny skies and cooler tem6out oneTake peratures make winter the perfect time to check of the region’s many hiking trails. From the
Neusiok Trail in the Croatan National Forest to the Cedar Island Wildlife Refuge, get up close with nature and stretch your legs. Beautiful Sunsets – Perhaps it’s overstated, 7the Crystal but there is little that challenges the beauty of Coast and there is never a better time to take in the sights and sounds than the winter. While summer heat can add a haze of humidity to the air, the atmosphere is crisp and clear during the winter months, and around every bend is a picture perfect moment just waiting to happen. Events – We like to celebrate on the 8time toHoliday Crystal Coast and the holidays are the perfect do it. Parades and caroling, home tours and bonfires, we know exactly how to ring in the season – all that’s missing is you!
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NC Hwy Patrol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726-5766
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A beautiful walking waterfront is at the heart of this small seaport village, inviting visitors to forgo their cars for an up close and personal tour. Scenic strolls are highlighted by quaint shops, fine dining establishments and fiery red sunsets. No worry, there are plenty of spots to stop and sit along the way, giving everyone a chance to take in the scenery and perhaps a glance of the wild horses that roam Carrot Island, located just across Taylors Creek. Beaufort (pronounced “Bo-furt”), is well deserving of its “America’s Coolest Small Town” title bestowed in 2012 by Budget Travel. Noted as North Carolina’s third oldest town, Beaufort residents have gone to great pains to retain a great deal of the seaport’s history and architecture. Leading that effort is the Beaufort Historical Association, which operates an historic site on Turner Street. Swing by the visitor’s center for a variety of information about the area. Noted events include the Wine and Food Weekend in April, the NC Maritime Museum Wooden Boat Show in May and the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour in June. Details: www.beaufortnc.org.
down east Recognized as anything east of Beaufort, the small rural communities of Down East Carteret County have one thing in common – their dedication to preserving the heritage and culture of their region. Atlantic, Bettie, Cedar Island, Davis, Gloucester, Harkers Island, Lola, Marshallberg, Otway, Sea Level, Smyrna, Stacy, Straits and Williston are communities built around the water with a strong focus on fishing and boat building. It is the striking views of the water and its wildlife, however, that brings many visitors down this two-lane stretch of roadway. So many so that in 2009 Hwy 70 from Merrimon Road to Cedar Island was made part of the Outer Banks Scenic Byway. On Harkers Island, you’ll find the National Park Service Visitor Center offering information on Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the Outer Banks. There are also marinas, campgrounds and accommodations, plus ferries and charter boat services available for visitors ready to hop over to the islands for the day. At Cedar Island, travelers have the option of jumping on a state ferry to Ocracoke, a small village at the southern tip of the Outer Banks, and following the byway north. 26
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Beaufort Historic Site
Offering a full calendar of special events and programs to keep visitors and residents excited about Beaufort’s rich history, the Beaufort Historic Site features 11 historic buildings and the town’s original burial site, the Old Burying Ground. At the site and beyond, the Beaufort Historical Association strives to document the lifestyles and customs of Beaufort’s past to preserve its historical identity for the future. For more than 50 years, the organization has led the way in the restoration and preservation of some of the town’s most prestigious structures. The site itself includes 11buildings: 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, all enhanced by authentic artifacts. Year-round, the BHA offers tours of the town on an authentic double-decker bus complete with interesting commentary by volunteer tour guides. It also offers a variety of 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. The Beaufort Historic Site is open from 9:30am-5pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-4pm during the off-season. Details: 252-728-5225 or www.beauforthistoricsite.org.
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
Found at the end of Island Road in 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. Preservation of the rural Eastern Carolina lifestyle is at its core, striving to document the history before it slips away. With a focus on decoy carving, boat building, storytelling, oral history or the region, local writers, traditional music, food, hunting, fishing and other skills, the talent is bountiful Down East, and Waterfowl Museum is a great place to find samples of it all. 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. Admission is free. Details: 252-728-1500, www.coresound.com.
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NC Maritime Museum One of three maritime museums under the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources, this Beaufort site tells the tale of the waterfront town’s relationship with the water that surrounds it – from fishing and boat building to pirates and aquatic life. The site was thrust into the spotlight in 2011 as it became home to one of 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 large role in funding the excavation and bringing the artifacts to the surface. New pieces are added regularly, making it a must-stop for visitors, even if they’ve been there before. 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.
Rachel Carson Reserve Teeming with wildlife and natural vegetation, this series of islands 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. 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. 28
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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 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 lighthouse 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, April through November. A Visitor Information Center is located on Front Street in Beaufort. Inside exhibits introduce visitors to the stories of the island communities, the lighthouse and other local history as well as some of the island wildlife. Ferry tickets for trips to Shackleford Banks may be purchased here. The seashore’s main visitor center, located on Harkers Island. 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. Ferry tickets for trips to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse may be purchased here. 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 44. All visitors should remember this is a remote, natural territory with no fast food, limited fresh water access and no lifeguards. Visitors and campers, remember to take whatever is needed to eat or drink, sun and insect lotions, hats and shoes and to bring out all that you carry in, including trash.
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Holiday Events
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2, 11: Elf in the Woods. Take your little ones for a morning of fun at the Swansboro Recreation Center as staff read “Elf on the Shelf” before hitting the trails for a nature walk in the woods to see what the Swansboro elf has been up to. The group will work in Santa’s shop making crafts and enjoy hot chocolate and treats. Program open to ages 2-6, parent participation required. Runs from 10am-12pm on Dec. 2 and 4-9pm on Dec. 11. Cost is $7 for first child, $3 each additional. Details: 910326-2600, swansboro.recdesk.com. Thur. 3: Embers Christmas Show. 7:30pm. The legendary beach music band brings holiday classics to the Carteret Community Theatre stage. Tickets begin at $20. Details: www.carteretcommunitytheatre.com. Fri. 4: Handmade Holiday Décor. 6pm. Trees, trees and more trees. Spruce up your home for the holidays and get new ideas for unique home décor. The class focuses on trees, ornaments, table décor and centerpieces. Cost is $10. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro. recdesk.com. 4-6: Model Train Show. The Carteret County Model Railroad Buffs and the Town of Beaufort organize this annual holiday show at the Beaufort Old Train Depot. Runs from 4-8pm on Friday; 9am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-7282259. Fri. 4: Christmas ArtWalk. 4-7pm. Downtown Morehead City art galleries open their doors for visitors for a night of demonstrations, art and great deals. Non-gallery businesses offer specials as well and the Carteret Com30
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munity Theatre . Details: 252-808-0440. Morehead City Tree Lighting. 5-6pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome friends at Katherine Davis Park prior to the annual Morehead City Christmas tree lighting at 6pm. Enjoy carols and hot chocolate. Details: 252-8080440 or www.downtownmoreheadcity.com. Sat. 5: Breakfast with Santa. 8:30am-11:30am. Floyd’s 1921 and the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association host Santa and friends during three seating times. Cost is $12, adults; $8, children. Reservations are required. Details: 252-727-1921. Chowder & Cheer Crawl. 1-5pm. Downtown Morehead City businesses open their doors for this special event. In addition to chowder, guests can expect live demonstrations by artists, musical performances and more. Tickets are $20. Details: 252-808-0440 or www. downtownmoreheadcity.com. Santa & Mrs. Claus. 4:30pm. The most popular folks of the season visit with guests at Jaycee Park, Morehead City, thanks to the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association. Morehead City/Beaufort Flotilla. 5:30pm. The boat parade begins in Morehead City and arrives in Beaufort about 6:15pm. Awards follow in the NC Maritime Museum’s watercraft center. Details: 252-728-7318 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org. Atlantic Beach Christmas Parade. 6pm. Participants in Atlantic Beach light up the night with this evening holiday parade. Cars, boats and floats decked out in holiday lights wind their way from the Dunes Club to the Circle. Gingerbread House Decorating. 10am-1pm. Flaunt your creative side and make the perfect centerpiece for your holiday celebrations at the Swansboro Recreation Center. This hands-on, family-oriented program
supplies each team with all the necessities to create a colorful, candy decorated gingerbread house. Cost is $15 per house. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro.recdesk. com. Tue. 8: Fab Felt Holiday Crafts. 6pm. Participants will learn to make an array of holiday crafts, from ornaments to décor. Class is $10. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro.recdesk.com. 11-13: Gingerbread House Competition. In its third year, this new tradition at the Crystal Coast Civic Center raises funds for the Crystal Coast Hospice House. Details: 252-808-2244, www.crystalcoasthospicehouse.org. 11-13, 18-20: “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Radio Show.” Inspired by the film, this holiday show plays out like a radio show in front of a studio audience with five actors performing dozens of characters and sound effects. Evening shows are planned for Friday and Saturday and matinees are featured on Sunday. Details: www.carteretcommunitytheatre.com. Fri. 11: Santa and a Movie. 6pm. Children of all ages are welcome to join Santa at the Emerald Isle Recreation Center for a story and a short Christmas classic. Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas and may bring a blanket to cozy up with. Admission is one unwrapped gift per child. Preregistration is required. Details: 252-3546350. Santa by the Sea. 5:30-8:30pm. This magical holiday evening at the NC Aquarium featurs personal time with Santa, a magic show, crafts and more. Cost is $15 per person. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com. 12 & 19: Candlelight Celebration. 4:30-9:30pm. Visit Christmas past through a variety of vignettes during this annual tradition at Tryon Palace, New Bern. It’s 1773 in the Governor’s Palace, 1814 in the Stanly House, 1835 in the Dixon House and 1950 at the Commission House – all lavishly decorated for the holiday and illuminated by the magical glow of candlelight. Cost is $20 per adult; $10 for children. Details: www.tryonpalace.org or 252-639-3500.
Beaufort Holiday ArtWalk. 1-5pm. Enjoy a festive day in historic Beaufort, celebrating the season with a variety of receptions and open houses at a variety of downtown locations. Regional artists will be showcased. Maps are available at participating locations at the Beaufort Historic Site. Details: 252-728-5225 or www.beauforthistoricsite.org. Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour. 58pm. 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. Santa and a Movie. 1-4pm. Santa visits the Swansboro Recreation Center and takes time to visit with the youngsters and their families during a screening of “The Polar Express.” Event is free, but guests are asked to preregister. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro.recdesk. com. Beyond Baroque. 8pm. The Carteret County Public Library, Beaufort hosts this holiday concert featuring Beverly Biggs and friends performing Bach, Telemann, Vivaldi and more. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www.americanmusicfestival.org. Sat. 19: PKS Christmas Parade. 11am. Decorate your bike or golf cart, get a group to sing carols or play music, or make your own float. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the parade starting at Garner Park in Pine Knoll Shores. Dec. 21-22, 28-30: Holiday Camp. 7:30am-5:30pm. Swansboro Parks and Recreation offers this day camp program filled with activities, arts and games. Participants must bring their own lunch and snacks. Cost is $25 per day; $75 for all five. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro.recdesk.com. 28-30: Holiday Camp. The NC Aquarium is offering one-day holiday camp programs for grades 2-6. Camp runs from 8:30am-2:30pm. Cost is $45 per camper. Advance registration and deposit are required. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.
Sat. 12: Morehead City Christmas Parade. 11am. The sights and sounds of the holidays parade down Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City.
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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. Most courses feature clubhouses, resident pros, wellequipped 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.
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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 910-346-8160
Brandywine Bay Golf Club 177 Brandywine Blvd., Morehead City 252-247-2541
Country Club of the Crystal Coast 152 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores 252-726-1034
North River Club
300 Links Drive, Beaufort 252-728-5525
Silver Creek Golf Resort 601 Peletier Loop Road, Swansboro 252-393-8058
Star Hill Golf Club
202 Club House Drive, Cape Carteret 252-393-8111
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NC FERRY SCHEdule Call 1-800-BY-FERRY or visit www.ncdot.gov/ferry
for updated information and rates. See website for additional ferry schedules for the Currituck-Knotts Island ferry and Southport-Fort Fisher ferry. CEDAR ISLAND-OCRACOKE CHERRY BRANCH TOLL FERRY MINNESOTT FERRY 2 Âź hours - 50 Cars Reservations Recommended Call 1-800-293-3779 Jan. 1 - May 18, Sept. - Dec.31 Depart Depart Cedar Island Ocracoke 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 10:30 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM Depart Cedar Island 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM
May 19 - Sept. 14
Depart Ocracoke 7:30 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
Name of driver & type of vehicle are required when making reservations. Can call up to 90 days in advance.
SWAN QUARTER-OCRACOKE TOLL FERRY Reservations call 1-800-293-3779 2 hours 40 minutes - 50 cars Jan. 1 - May 18, Sept. 15 - Dec. 31 Depart Depart Swan Quarter Ocracoke 10:00 AM 7:00 AM 1:00 PM 9:30 AM 4:30 PM 1:30 PM May 19 - Sept. 14 Depart Swan Quarter 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 4:30 PM 40 www.nccoast.com
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20 minutes - 30 cars Year-Round Depart Cherry Branch 5:00 AM ------- 5:45 AM 6:15 AM 6:45 AM 7:15 AM 7:45 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM ------- 6:30 PM ------- 7:30 PM ------- 8:30 PM ------- 10:00 PM ------- 12:00 AM -------
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OCRACOKEHATTERAS 60 minutes - 30 cars Year-Round Jan. 1 - May 6 Oct. 8 - Dec. 31 Departs Hatteras and Ocracoke every hour, 5 AM-Midnight. May 6 - Sept. 21 Depart Depart Ocracoke Hatteras 5:00 AM 6:25 AM 7:25 AM 8:45 AM 9:45 AM 10:10 AM 10:25 AM 11:05 AM 11:10 AM 11:55 AM 12:05 PM 12:30 AM 12:45 1:25 PM 1:30 PM 2:15 PM 2:25 PM 2:50 PM 3:05 PM 3:45 PM 3:50 PM 4:35 PM 4:45 PM 5:10 PM 5:25 PM 6:10 PM 6:45 PM 6:55 PM 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:15 PM 9:30 PM 10:30 PM MIDNIGHT
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Sea & Do Charters, Cruises, Marinas & Tours Capt. Stacy IV
416 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Atlantic Beach 252-247-7501 (Map #21) 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, MC/V/DC.
Family Fun
Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club
101 Dolphin Ridge Road, Emerald Isle 252-241-5302 (Map #47) Emerald Isle’s only private beach club. Weekly and seasonal memberships available. Private beach access, swimming pool, tennis courts, shower and changing facilities, game room, full ABC permits and gourmet eatery for the convenience of members. Visit emeraldislebeachclub.com.
creatures glide around a three-quarter scale replica of a sunken submarine. Other highlights include a 32-foot waterfall, cypress swamp, 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, $10.95 (ages 13-61); $9.95 age 62 & over; $8.95 ages 3-12. Children age 2 & under and members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Annual memberships, $60 family; $40 individual, ncaquariums.com.
Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
976 Salter Path Road, Salter Path 252-247-3024 (Map #46) Features go-carts, mini-golf, bumper boats, arcade & mining train, adventure & thrills galore for the entire family. At Mile Marker 10.3.
Tryon Palace
1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach 252-247-7011 (Map #28) Fly your own kite or watch the colors of other friendly kite fliers 10am Sundays at Fort Macon State Park, hosted by Kites Unlimited, a great place for kites, toys, gifts & more in Atlantic Station Shopping Center, kites-birdstuff.com.
529 S. Front St., New Bern 252-639-3500 Vividly educational and affordable, Tryon Palace puts history at your fingertips. From the Governor’s Palace and surrounding historic homes to stunning gardens and interactive exhibits at the NC History Center, a visit to Tryon Palace is a living history experience like no other.
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Wine & Design
Kites Unlimited
1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores 252-247-4003 (Map #32) At 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
412 Evans St. #B, Morehead City 252-646-7378 (Map #9) Get your art buzz on with Wine & Design studio classes, bachelorette parties, team building, kids’ camps, fundraisers, girls night out and more. Learn to paint your own masterpiece with step by step directions while sharing a bottle of wine with friends. Location also features special kid’s classes and summer camp programs. Family friendly atmosphere on the Morehead City waterfront.
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Highlights Down East Decoy Fests
Celebrating the heritage and craftsmanship of the region, Down East is host to two events kicking off the month of December. The 28th annual Core Sound Decoy Festival and Waterfowl Weekend, both held the first weekend of the month, are the perfect events to learn more about the rural region of Carteret County and check out the local artisans. There is no shortage of talent, food or excitement at the Decoy Festival, held at the island’s only school, Harkers Island Elementary. The festival runs from 9am5pm on Saturday, Dec. 5 and from 10am-4pm on Sunday, Dec. 6. The event features silent and live auctions, raffle tickets, competitions and the reason for the event, about 100 vendors and exhibitors. Youth day will be held on Sunday and all youth will receive free entry and can enjoy door prizes, kids decoy painting and competitions, archery and youth loon calling contests. The annual festival is sponsored by the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild and more information can be found on its website at www.decoyguild.com. At the end of the island, the fun continues with Waterfowl Weekend at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center. The museum opens its doors for two days of demonstrations, including boat building, decoy carving, quilting and retriever demonstrations, live music, storytelling, artists and exhibitors, educational displays and programs, competitions and Core Sound seafood. For more information about Waterfowl Weekend, call 252-728-1500.
person and will be available in advance by calling the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association at 252-808-0440. At 4:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 5, join Santa and Mrs. Claus at Jaycee Park for Christmas carols and visiting. Then at 5:30 pm, the colorful Christmas Flotilla will cruise down the Morehead waterfront in a delightful holiday tradition. For more information, tickets and entry forms, visit www.downtownmoreheadcity.com.
Arts Forum Welcomes Michael
The Carteret Arts Forum brings baritone James Michael to the Coral Bay Club on Thursday, Dec. 10 for a 7pm performance entitled “Melodies of Memories and Miracles” featuring an array of Broadway favorites. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.careretartsforum.com or at the door on the day of the concert. Michael has been a member of Actors Equity Association since 1983 and began his professional singing career in college at Southwestern University Theatre at Six Flags over Texas. He went on to star in “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “Promises, Promises,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Annie Get Your Gun.” Michael’s critically acclaimed production, “Melodies of Memories and Miracles Classics” captures the music of Broadway idols in a single show.
Chowder, Cheer & Art
A range of holiday plans are kicking into full gear in downtown Morehead City complete with a Christmas Artwalk, tree lighting, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and the popular Chowder and Cheer Crawl. Art lovers can kick off their holiday celebration from 4-7pm on Friday, Dec. 4 with the annual Morehead City Christmas Artwalk that includes downtown Morehead City galleries as well as participating businesses and restaurants. Look for special deals and discounts throughout the evening. The Morehead City tree lighting ceremony will be held at 6pm at centrally-located Katherine Davis Park. Expect holiday carols and hot chocolate while waiting for the big moment. On Saturday, Dec. 5, the annual Chowder and Cheer Crawl takes place from 1-5pm. Vote for your favorite chowder, soup, chili or gumbo. In addition to downtown eateries, restaurants that aren’t located right in the downtown district will be serving samples at participating shops and art galleries. Tickets are $20 per 42
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Beaufort Historic Site and throughout town. The event is free and open to everyone. From 5-8pm, the Beaufort Historical Association hosts its eighth annual Christmas Candlelight Tour. The tour showcases Beaufort’s holiday hospitality and provides a rare glimpse into private historic homes, several inns, bed & breakfasts as well as churches, all elegantly decorated for the season. These private homes represent a wide variety of Beaufort’s unique architectural styles from different periods of the town’s history. The fragrant greenery, dazzling ornaments, colorful candles, glittering tinsel and elaborate trees are sure to bring forth everyone’s holiday spirit. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased by calling 252-728-5225 or visitingTurner Street, or visit www. beauforthistoricsite.org.
Start the Year with a Plunge
Art and Candlelight in Beaufort
Beaufort is the place to celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 12. With a daytime ArtWalk and an evening Candlelight Tour, the picturesque waterfront village pull out all the stops to ring in this festive season. Galleries throughout town throw back their doors to welcome guests with demonstrations and refreshments. The tour begins at the Beaufort Historic Sites Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, 130 Turner St., which is featuring the work of stained glass artist Carol Roop and Craig Gurganus, who creates fish and insects from broken and discarded surf boards. Maps of participating galleries are available at the
Daring enough to brave the cold? Take a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean for a good cause. The annual Penguin Plunge begins at 1pm on Friday, Jan. 1 at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Last year’s water temp was a rousing 54° - a perfect way to get the blood flowing for the year ahead. Last year, more than 625 participants raced to the ocean and took a dip to raise money for the Carteret County Humane Society with more than 1,500 spectators cheering them on. Registration is available on the website to help reduce long registration lines on the day of the event. This year, funds raised will be donated to the Loaves & Fishes of Carteret County. Whether part of the rookery or as a spectator, drop by the Circle and kick off the new year in style. For more information, visit www. penguin-plunge.org.
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Counting Down by: Michael Candelario
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ew Year’s Eve is almost upon us and Carteret County is gearing up for the event of the year – the Crystal Coast Countdown. The Countdown, which runs from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1, features events for all ages spanning the entire county. “We’re unique because we celebrate throughout the county,” Silvana Botta, the event’s chief coordinator, explained. “More municipalities join every year. We have events from Emerald Isle to Harker’s Island.” This is no mere boast or hyperbole from the Countdown’s coordinator. To kick off the celebration, Emerald Isle’s Parks and Recreation will hold a scavenger hunt at 10am on Wednesday, Dec. 30 along their multi-use path. Participants will search for specified items along the path and in neighboring business areas and will have to return by 1pm to claim special prizes. On the same day, on Harkers Island, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center will host an interactive art project called the Scrap Exchange. From noon until 4pm participants will have access to a vast array of eco-friendly, recycled
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objects which they can use to design new inventions, build musical instruments or make creative and alluring art to take home with them. Teresa Everett, science educator at the museum, explained the purpose of the Scrap Exchange: “We provide a chance for kids to use their imagination and math and science skills… They get to find a new use for things.” Celebrants are sure to see the symbolism in the New Year’s event – they’ll begin 2016 by reminding themselves to take the old scraps that 2015 has given them and change them into new and exciting artwork for the new year. Festivities aren’t limited to just the ends of the county, either. Morehead City and Beaufort will host a number of events during the Countdown as well. Participants will be able to take tours of the port (ID and RSVP required), make musical instruments at Teacher’s Pet, paint at BluSail Gallery, or learn the Pirate’s Way at The History Place. In Atlantic Beach, there
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will be a bonfire gathering on Dec. 30 from 6 to 9pm. The festivities will feature live music as well. On the morning of Jan. 1, there will be a guided hike across Fort Macon State Park. Participants will explore the area with the assistance of a park ranger. Daring Countdown participants can even take part in the Penguin Plunge – a cold dip into the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for charity. This year, funds are being raised for The Loaves and Fishes program. Beaufort is hosting many events over the course of the Countdown, including double-decker bus tours, marshmallows and resolutions at John Newton Park, a Sea Hunt at the NC Maritime Museum and the Resolution Run, which encourages good health b y starting out the new year with a 1-mile run. For those celebrants with young children, the Countdown will feature early festivities to ring in the New Year before bed time. The Carteret Community Theater will host an early Crab Pot Drop between 2-4pm
with interactive juggling and other live performances as well as face-painting. “[Emerald Isle] will also be doing fireworks and a Shamrock Drop at 9pm at Bogue Inlet pier,” said Alesia Sanderson, director of Parks and Recreation for Emerald Isle. The large, lit shamrock will symbolize the town’s famous St. Patrick’s Festival. As a special treat this year, Countdown participants can make use of ferry services over to Cape Lookout on Friday, Jan. 1 to scale the lighthouse on its 50th anniversary. Best of all, like most events in the Countdown, participation is free! Of course, the main event will be the Crab Pot Drop at Katherine Davis Park in Morehead City. Participants will see live performances by the Beaufort Blues Project and Straits Haven before witnessing a crab pot eight times larger than normal – and filled with fake crabs, according to Silvana Botta – drop down at the stroke of midnight. Fireworks will be ignited to start the New Year as well. The Crystal Coast Countdown will feature events from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1. For a full list of events and information, visit www.CrystalCoastCountdown.com.
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Good buys
Art, Crafts & Home:
Handscapes Gallery 410 Front St., Beaufort 252-728-6805 (Map #78) 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 www.handscapesgallery.com, handscapes@gmail.com. Sea Classics Trading & Interiors 1308 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-622-4892 (Map #6) Offering unique home furnishings, décor and nautical accessories 46
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for your home and beyond. Great gift ideas. Visit www.seaclassicsfurniture.com.
We accept trades & buy estate books. Come in & browse.
Books & Gifts:
Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books 508 Evans St., Morehead City 252-726-3314 (Map #1) Located on the waterfront, store features a 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, will ship anywhere, 800-DEEGEES (333-4337).
Beach Book Mart Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach 252-240-5655 (Map #25) Features the largest selection of books on the beach including bestsellers, local books, children’s, cookbooks, crafts, magazines & many more. The Book Shop 4915 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-240-1163 (Map #7) Located beside Kmart, offering a broad selection of new & used books in all categories; new books discounted including special orders. Used books include paperbacks, hard covers with extensive selection of old & rare books and a large children’s area with table & chairs.
Kites Unlimited & Bird Stuff, Etc. 1010 W. Fort Macon Road Atlantic Beach 252-247-7011 (Map #28) Located in Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, this dual store offers quality kites & windsocks, stunt kites, unique games and puzzles, kite
accessories, flags, banners and more, while also catering to the bird enthusiast. Find bird feeders, pre-mixed or mixyour-own seeds, houses, supplies & more. Tilley hats, Sloggers and more, all in one convenient location.
Clothing & Accessories:
Gigi & Co. 1013 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-773-0394 (Map #8) Morehead City’s newest resale shop focuses on clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children. Stop by the browse the ever-changing merchandise. Harbor Specialties 437 Front St., Beaufort 252-838-0059 (Map #75) 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. Does custom embroidery & logos in-house. Bring in yours, www.harborspecialties.com. Island Essentials Linen & Leisure Supply Co. 208 Bogue Inlet Drive, Emerald Isle 252-354-8887 (Map #55) 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, 888-3988887, info@island-essentials.com. Island Proper Outfitters 431 Front St., Beaufort 252-838-1576 (Map #29) This expansion of Island Traders allows the owners to carry more of the brands you love to wear. Find a great selection of Dansko, Merrell, Mountain Khakis, Collard Greens, Patagonia, Olukai, Smith, Maui Jim, Vineyard Vines and much more. Coming Soon: Island Proper – a ladies boutique brining names like Escapada, Ark & Co., Hobo, Judith March, Sail to Sable, Jack Rogers and many more.
Island Proper Boutique 431 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-3000 (Map #71) From “offshore to the dance floor” Island Proper is the only stop you need, whether shopping for vacation or every day. Featuring Escapada, Sail to Sable, Annie Griffin, Hobo, Ellen & Ollie, Julie Brown and much more. Island Traders 421 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-3000 Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach 252-240-2825 (Map #29) The store that started it all! Find great names at great prices. Featuring Costa Del Mar, Reef Sanuk, O’Neill and Keen. Also check out the huge selection of T-shirts and accessories. Visit www.beaufortislandtraders.com. Kitty Hawk Kites 419 Front St., Beaufort 252-728-6670 (Map #76) Your vacation outfitter, carrying a large selection of kites, toys and apparel including Southern Tide, Salt Life, Quicksilver, Fripp & Folly, Life is Good and more. Periwinkles of Beaufort 510 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-2002 (Map #77) Ladies casual clothing and beachwear, perfect for vacation or every day. Brands include Escapada and Barbara Gerwit and more. Be sure to check out the jewelry, accessories and gift items. Sandi’s Beachwear 417 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach 252-726-4812 (Map #27) Emphasizes women’s specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, long torso, special cup sizes A-G, & mastectomy. Separates by Sunsets, Tara Grinna, Sea Wave. Also swimwear by Trina Turk, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, Kenneth Cole, Nautica, La Blanca, Miraclesuit, Tommy Bahama, Gottex. Just the right suit for every size & preference. Casual wear by Escapada, Elliott Lauren, Jude Connally, Nomadic Traders, Britt Ryan, Elizabeth McKay, Foxcroft, Miracle Body,Gretchen Scott, Tyler Boe, Hatley, Sail to Sable,
Melly M, Mud Pie, Lisette & Wild Palms. Great selection of beach bags, cover ups, shoes & accessories. Second to None 4370 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-240-2002 (Map #34) In the Pelletier Harbor Shops, Second to None features women’s brand name clothing & accessories sizes 0 to 2X. Casual to formal wear, shoes, jewelry & handbags. Original artwork, also available. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm. Top it Off Boutique 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle 252-354-7111. (Map #62) Experience the difference – offering unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shoes and much more. Whimsical and fun gifts for all occasions.
Gourmet Items & Edibles:
Atlantic Beach Seafood Market 211-A Atlantic Beach Cswy., Atlantic Beach 252-247-2430 (Map #24) 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. Ginny Gordon’s 1011 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-726-6661 (Map #4) Specializing in cookware, aprons, gadgets, knives, cookbooks & everything else for the cook. Great gift ideas.
Transportation:
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern (Map #2) Close, convenient & connected – the closest airport to the beach is now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express & Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit NewBernAirport.com for more info. Coaster
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Atlantic Beach Beaufort Cape Carteret Cedar Island Cedar Point Emerald Isle Harkers Island
MHC Morehead City NE Newport OT Otway PKS Pine Knoll Shores SP Salter Path SW Swansboro
Hotels, Motels and Resorts Atlantis Lodge 123 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-726-5168 Beaufort Harbour Suites 313 Cedar Street, BE 252-728-3483 Beaufort Inn 101 Ann St., BE 252-728-2600 Best Western Silver Creek Inn 801 Cedar Point Blvd., EI 252-393-9015 Bogue Inlet Motel 120 Bogue Inlet Drive, EI 252-354-3406 Bogue Shores Suites 1918 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-7071 Caribbe Inn 309 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-0051
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The Clamdigger Inn 511 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-247-4155 (Map #31) The site offers 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, clamdiggerinn.com. Core Creek Lodge 307 Core Creek Road, BE 252-728-4500 Econo Lodge Crystal Coast 3410 Bridges St., MHC 252-247-2940 (Map #3) Offering clean, spacious rooms with free local calls and long distance, free continental breakfast and free high speed internet access. Refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers available. Complimentary fax and copy service, special government and military discounts, SCUBA diving and
fishing discounts available. AAA approved. Atlantic Ocean only 2 miles away.
Oak Grove Motel 1305 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3533
Fisherman’s Inn 200 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-726-2273
Oceanana Family Resort 700 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-4111
Hampton Inn 215 Old Hammock Road, SW 910-325-9000 Hampton Inn 4035 Arendell St., MHC 252-240-2300 Hampton Inn & Suites 118 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-247-5118 Harkers Island Fishing Center 1002 Island Road, HI 252-728-3907
Oceanview Inn 122 Fairview Drive, EI 252-354-2755 Palm Suites 602 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-6400 Parkerton Inn 1184 Hwy. 58, CC 252-393-9000 Quality Inn 3100 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-3434
Holiday Inn Express 5063 Executive Drive, MHC 252-247-5001
Rusty Pelican Inn 8104 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-3450
Hollowell’s Motel 108 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-5227
Sand Dollar Motel 101 Henderson Blvd., AB 252-726-4106.
Inlet Inn 601 Front St., BE 252-728-3600
Sandpiper Motel 200 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-3148
The Islander Suites 102 Islander Drive, EI 800-367-3381
Sands Villas 1400 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-0519
Island Inn 215 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-3780
Seahawk Inn & Villas 105 Salter Path Road, AB 252-726-4146
Waterway Inn 160 Cedar Point Blvd., CC 252-393-8027. Whaler Inn Beach Club 3600 Salter Path Road, AB 252-247-4169 William & Garland Motel 1185 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3733. Windjammer Inn 103 Salter Path Road, AB 252-247-7123
Condos & Cottages
A Place at the Beach 1904 East Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-0906 Atlantic Beach Realty 513 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-240-7368 (Map #23) In the Causeway Shopping Center featuring cottage and condo sales and rentals, atlanticbeachrealty.net, call 800-786-7368 for a free brochure or visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net. Atlantic Sun Properties 205 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-808-2786 At Wave’s Edge Real Estate and Rentals 700 Arendell St., Ste. 2, MHC 252-808-2903 Beaufort Realty 325 Front St., BE 252-728-5462 Bluewater Real Estate 200 Mangrove Drive, EI 610 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 866-429-2578 (Map #22) 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 fullservice real estate office. Blue-
water Real Estate and Vacation Rentals has been voted Coaster Readers’ choice since 2006. Vacation rentals, 866-429-2578 and real estate, 888-354-2128. See website for specials or to browse properties, www.bluewatercoaster.com.
Gull Isle Realty 611 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-726-7679
York Properties 4747 Arendell St., MHC 252-648-8167
Jo Ann Mangum Coastal Vacation Rentals 222 Pintail Lane, HI 252-728-5013
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Cannon & Gruber Realtors 509 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-726-6600 (Map #20) Beach vacation sales or rentals, user-friendly online booking at cannongruber. com, 800-317-2866.
Realty World-First Coast Realty 407 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-1000 (Map #17) With additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000 or visiting www. realtyworldfirstcoast.com.
CENTURY 21 Coastland 7603 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-2131 (Map #49) Offers weekly, monthly and annual rentals as well as residential, commercial sales, www.coastland.com or toll-free 800-822-2121. Colony by the Sea 855 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3131 Deanna Hull Realty 697 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Ste. 103, AB 252-240-0273 Emerald Isle Realty 7501 Emerald Drive, EI 866-586-6980 (Map #48) 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. They 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. Front Street Village 2400 Lennoxville Road, BE 252-838-1524
Ann Street Inn 707 Ann St., BE 877-266-7814
Cape Lookout Bed &Breakfast 349 Bayview Drive, HI 252-728-3662 Cedars Inn 305 Front St., BE 252-838-1463 County Home B&B 299 Hwy. 101, BE 252-728-4611
Shorewood Real Estate 7703 Emerald Drive, EI 888-557-0172
Cousin Martha’s Bed & Breakfast 305 Turner St., BE 252-728-3917
Spectrum Properties 515 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-7610
Davis Shore B&B 811 Hwy 70, Davis 252-241-4010
Spinnaker’s Reach 9918 M.B. Davis Court, EI 800-245-7746
The Langdon House 135 Craven St., BE 252-728-5499
Sun-Surf Realty 7701 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-2958 (Map #50) Come for a week – stay for a lifetime. Over 300 resort rentals on the Crystal Coast. Rentals, 866-829-6849, 252-354-2658; sales, 877698-3194, 252-354-2958. View rental and sales properties at www.sun-surf.com.
The Lighthouse Inn 2300 Bridges St., MHC 252-247-3133
Surfside Realty 204 Sandpiper Drive, NE 252-726-0950
Pecan Tree Inn 116 Queen St., BE 252-728-6733
Old Seaport Inn 217 Turner St., BE 252-728-4300 Otway House 68 Hwy 70 East, OT 252-728-5636
Windward Dunes 801 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-7545 Watson-Matthews Real Estate 9102 Coast Guard Road, RI 252-354-2872 Coaster
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The following restaurants are listed alphabetically. Call to verify hours, especially during off season. Map #’s refer to restaurant locations on our maps, indexed alphabetically by advertiser in each area
ATLANTIC BEACH & BOGUE BANKS 4 Corners Diner 100 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-8855
Amos Mosquito’s 703 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-6222 Bella Pizza & Subs 311 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-4702 Big Oak Drive-In and Bar-B-Q Hwy 58, SP 252-247-2588 BT’s Bar & Grill 413 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-4466 Channel Marker 718 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-2344 (Map #18) The 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. 50
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China King 1010 W. Fort Macon Road #23, AB 252-808-3383 Clamdigger Restaurant 511 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-247-4155 (Map #31) Features local fresh seafood, homemade dinners of the South, diet fare & daily breakfast, lunch & dinner specials; oceanfront Cutty Sark Lounge has daily drink specials & DJ on weekends, clamdiggerinn.com. Crab Shack 146 Headen Lane, SP 252-247-3444 Crab’s Claw 201 W. Atlantic Blvd., AB 252-726-8222 El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 204 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-727-9410 Frank & Clara’s 1440 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-2788 Frost Seafood House 1300 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3202 Island Grille 401 Money Island Drive, AB 252-240-0000
Kelli’s at the Beach 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-773-0022
Beaufort Grocery Co. 117 Queen St., BE 252-728-3899
McCurdy’s On Moonlight Bay 505 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-808-3663
Blackbeard’s Grill & Grog 1644 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-3335
Monkey Bar & Grill 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-2552
Blue Moon Bistro 119 Queen St., BE 252-728-5800
New York Deli Causeway Shopping Center, AB 252-726-0111
Captain’s Choice Restaurant 977 Harkers Island Road, HI 252-728-7122
Port of Call 1160 Salter Path Road, SP 252-222-7677 Resort Grill 1400 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-3176 Roma Pizza & Subs 100 Charlotte Ave., AB 252-247-2020 Shark Shack 100 S. Durham Ave., AB 252-726-3313 SubTropics 126 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-0400 Surfari 2604 Fort Macon Road, AB 252-622-4854 Which Wich Superior Sandwiches 801 Hwy 24, CC 252-354-2379 White Swan 2500-A W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-9607
BEAUFORT & DOWN EAST Aqua 114 Middle Lane, BE 252-728-7777
Cedars Inn Restaurant 305 Front St., BE 252-838-1463 Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & Pub 425 Front St., BE 252-728-2133 Cru Wine Bar & The Wine Store 120 Turner St., BE 252-728-3066 Dockhouse Restaurant 500 Front St., BE 252-728-4506 Domino’s Pizza 98 Crescent Drive, BE 252-728-5002 Dragon King 1728 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-2121 Finz Grill & Eatery 330 Front St., BE 252-728-7459 Front Street Grill at Stillwater Cafe 300 Front St., BE 252-728-4956 George’s Take Out 437 Hwy 70, Smyrna 252-729-7811
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No Name Pizza & Subs 408 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-4978 Old Salt Restaurant 133 Turner St., BE 252-728-2002 Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill 521 Front St., BE 252-728-3702 Queen Anne’s Revenge 510 Front St. #1, BE 252-504-7272 Ribeye’s Steakhouse 509 Front St., BE 252-728-6105 Roland’s Barbecue 1507 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-1953 Royal James Cafe 117 Turner St., BE 252-728-4573 Sea Side Galley 311 Island Road, HI 252-728-6171 Spouter Inn 218 Front St., BE 252-728-5190 Taylor’s Creek Grocery & Deli 525 Front St., BE 252-838-1495
EMERALD ISLE & SWANSBORO Bogue House Restaurant 410 Cedar Point Blvd., CP 252-393-3030
Circle Pizza 7702 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-8885 El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 8802 Reed Drive, EI 252- 354-1120 Angie’s Lighthouse Cafe 833 Hwy 58, CC 252-393-1224 Flipperz 311 Mangrove Drive, EI 252-354-7775 Highway 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-7100 Jordan’s House of Seafood 8106 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-5722 Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar 8002 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-6200 Michaelangelo’s Pizza & Subs 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-7424 Mike’s Place Family Restaurant 8302 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-5277 Pizza Inn 7902 Emerald Drive, EI Inside BP Convenience Sore 252-354-4468 Jackie’s American Grille 9106 Coast Guard Road, EI 252-354-8111
Chowdaheads 7801 Emerald Drive, EI 252 354-3700
Ribeye’s Steakhouse 104 Golfin Dolphin Drive, CC 252-393-2509
Church Street Irish Pub & Deli 105 W. Church St., SW 910-326-7572
Riverside Steak & Seafood 506 W. Corbett Ave., SW 910-326-8847
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Rucker Johns 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-2413 (Map #56) Located in the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, the restaurant 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. Saltwater Grill 99 W. Church St., SW 910-326-7300 The Shark’s Den Sports Bar & Grill 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-3030 The Swansboro Food & Beverage Co. 106 Front St., SW 910-708-1305 T&W Oyster Bar 2383 Hwy 58, SW 252-393-8838 Trattoria 108 W. Corbett Ave., SW 910-326-5001 The Village Market 7802 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-6592 White Oak River Bistro 206 Corbett Ave., SW 910-326-1696 Yanamama’s Restaurant 119 Front St., SW 910-326-5501
MOREHEAD CITY & NEWPORT
Applebee’s 5184 Hwy 70, MHC 252-727-0409 Beach Bumz Pub & Pizzeria 515 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-7800 Bistro-by-the-Sea 4301 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-2777 Buffalo Wild Wings 5136 Hwy 70 Ste. B, MHC 252-727-9191 Capt. Bill’s Waterfront Restaurant 701 Evans St., MHC 252-726-2166 Captain’s Table 4109 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-0253 Chef’s 105 105 S. 7th St., MHC 252-240-1105 Chick Fil-A 5156 Hwy 70, MHC 252-247-7281 Circa 81 4650 Arendell St., MHC 252-648-8300 China Garden & Mongolian Grill 3000 Arendell St., MHC 252-808-3398 City Kitchen 105 S. 11th St., MHC 252-648-8141 Cox Family Restaurant 4109 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-6961
Akai Hana 909 Arendell St., MHC 252-222-3272
Crispino’s Pizza 2900 Arendell St., MHC 252-727-4992
Alex & Brett 4650-E Arendell St., MHC 252-726-2253
Domino’s Pizza 4917 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-0300
El’s Drive-In 3706 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-3002
Los Taquitos 5370-D Hwy 70, MHC 252-773-0480
Papa John’s Pizza 5209 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-5656
El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 5167 Hwy 70 #60, MHC 252-808-3700
Luigi’s Pizza 5167 Hwy 70 #120, MHC 252-240-3125
Pete’s Diner 907-A Arendell St., MHC 252-726-5101
Minoda’s Japanese Steakhouse 5308 Hwy 70, MHC 252-648-8409
Pita Plate 5167 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-0949
Fat Fellas BBQ & Grille 133 E. Chatham St., NE 252-223-3299 Five Guys 5136 Hwy 70 W, MHC 252-808-0110 Floyd’s 1921 400 Bridges St., MHC 252-727-1921 Garden Gate Cafe & Deli 278 Hwy 24, MHC 252-247-4061
Musashi Japanese Steak & Seafood Restaurant 4330 Arendell St. # B, MHC 252-240-3431 No Name Pizza 5218 Hwy 70, MHC 252-777-4479 Red Fish Grill 711-B Evans St., MHC 252-648-8269
Golden Corral 4060 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-1609
The Old Siam 4466 Arendell St., MHC 252-222-3098
Highway 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries 5000 Hwy 70, MHC
Olive Garden 5152 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0250
IHOP 4950 Arendell St., MHC 252-222-0537
Outback Steakhouse 4937 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-6283
The Infusion Café 1012 Arendell St., MHC 252-240-2800
Panera Bread 5176 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-4990
Pizza Hut 3426 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-7117 Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill 5167 Hwy 70, Ste. 60, MHC 252-808-3700 Promise Land Market 909-B Arendell St., MHC 252-222-0422 Ruby Tuesday 5227 Highway 70, MHC 252-726-3144 Ruddy Duck Tavern 509 Evans St., MHC 252-726-7500 Sammy’s Seafood House & Oyster Bar 109 S. 6th St., MHC 252-247-0028
Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant 501 Evans St., MHC 252-247-3111 Smithfields Chicken N Bar-B-Q 4114 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-7476 Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar 3710 Arendell St., MHC 252-240-1313 Soundside Restaurant 5000 Hwy 70, MHC 252-648-8298 Texas Steakhouse & Saloon 5025 Executive Drive, MHC 252-240-2633 Tight Lines Brewing Co. 709 Arendell St., MHC 252-773-0641 Tsunami Buffet 5167 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-3202 Twisted Spoon 5000 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0080 Waffle House 5060 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-1980
Ioanni’s Grill 4138 Arendell St., MHC 252-808-0008 La Perla 1103 North 20th St., MHC 252-247-9600 Little Caesar’s Pizza 5208-E Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0027 Longhorn Steakhouse 5120 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-0396
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A Day at the Beach There is nothing better than finding that ideal spot on the beach and feeling the warm sand between your toes while you dig into a favorite book. Whether you’re lucky enough to spend every day along the Crystal Coast or are just here for a weekend, beach days are certainly a perk of being in Eastern Carolina. While there are more than 100 access points located in neighborhoods along Bogue Banks, the 25-mile barrier island that runs from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle, they are generally designed for the residents who live in the area and offer limited to no parking for visitors. There are, however, a large number of public beach access points with generous parking for visitors to the area. Several of the larger sites do charge for parking during the season (generally April-September) through either a parking attendant or meters. We have noted where a charge may be incurred. The list below follows the beach from the east to west. For Macon State Park – Two locations are offered within the boundaries of the state park. At the end of Hwy 58, guests will find 277 free parking spaces, with the fort on one side and beach access points on the other. Headed back toward Atlantic Beach, the Bath House area features 317 free parking spots, bathrooms, concessions and a boardwalk. New Bern Street – In Atlantic Beach, this site offers 50 paid sites, bathrooms and showers. The Circle – The main beach in Atlantic Beach has paid parking for more than 300 vehicles. Memorial Park – In the town limits of Pine Knoll 54
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Shores, just west of Mile Marker 6, this smaller beach access site offers paid parking for 40 cars, an overlook deck and a picnic table. Iron Steamer – With 45 paid parking spaces, bathroom facilities and showers this popular spot at Mile Marker 7.5 is home to the former Iron Steamer Pier and the wreckage of the Confederate blockade runner Prevensey. Trinity Center – This retreat at Mile Marker 9.5 reserves 20 free parking spaces for beach access. Of note, parking is located on the south side of Hwy 58. Salter Path – The site offers 75 parking spaces, outside showers, picnic tables and bathrooms and is located within the Roosevelt State Park area. Indian Beach – This unpaid lot offers 36 parking spaces and a 4-wheel drive access ramp for off-season use. Eastern Ocean Regional Access – One of the largest public access sites in Emerald Isle, this popular beach near Mile Marker 15 and features 245 paid parking sites, a picnic gazebo, outdoor showers, bathrooms and drink machines. Western Ocean Regional Access – In the curve of the Cameron Langston Bridge, this access site offers 250 paid parking slots, picnic area, showers and bathroom facilities. Radio Island – Located off the island between Morehead City and Beaufort, the Radio Island access provides plenty of parking, restrooms, showers and a narrow inland beach with limited wave action, perfect for a family with young children.
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Coastal angling The Crystal Coast is home to fishing and boating enthusiasts alike, boasting numerous places throughout the area to launch a boat, do some surf and pier fishing or even charter a boat offshore in search of the big one. The warm waters of the Gulf Stream provide the Crystal Coast with the longest fishing season on the Atlantic coast. The area is home to one of the largest fishing tournaments in the world for blue marlin; other fish caught along the Crystal Coast include bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, red drum, false albacore, sea trout, striped bass, cobia, sailfish, dolphin and wahoo depending on seasons. Many species, including drum and flounder, are caught surf fishing. There are several private chartered fishing excursions or the more affordable head boat fishing trips that is able to take larger groups of people, alleviating the financial burden to an extent. 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. Specific regulations and restrictions apply depending on local fishing waters including size limit, daily creel limit and closed seasons. North Carolina offers a variety of fishing licenses from temporary to lifetime. Licenses for recreational fishing can be purchased online at www.ncwildlife.org, by visiting the Div. of Marine Fisheries in Morehead City or through many fishing supply stores. It is important to make sure everything is legal when trying your hand at angling the Crystal Coast.
6. Taylors Creek, 2370 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort; handicapped accessible with restrooms and parking for 31 boat trailers. 7. Straits Landing, 1648 Harkers Island Road, Straits; on North River, allows space for 39 boat trailers and is handicapped accessible. 8. Oyster Creek Core Sound, 1300 Highway 70, Davis; on Core Sound with 15 boat trailer spaces. 9. Salters Creek, 200 Wildlife Ramp Road, Sea Level; 15 boat trailer spaces. 10. Cedar Island, 115 Driftwood Drive, Cedar Island; on Pamlico Sound with 16 boat trailer spaces. 11. Moonlight Drive, Atlantic Beach Causeway; access ramp with minimal parking. 12. Emerald Isle, 6800 Emerald Drive; handicapped accessible, has canoe access, restrooms and space for 112 boat trailers and 19 single-vehicle spaces. 13. Cedar Point, 144 Cedar Point Blvd.; ramp access is handicapped accessible, has canoe access, fishing pier, 37 boat trailer spaces and 7 single-vehicle spots. 14. Newport River, 333 E. Chatham St., Newport; boat ramp with nine spaces for boat trailers, handicap accessible with one parking space and a ramp to the dock, canal is shallow and not conducive to larger vessels.
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1. Oceanana Fishing Pier, NC Hwy 58, Mile Marker 1; connected to the Oceanana Family Resort Motel in Atlantic Beach, this is a lighted fishing pier where a NC Coastal Recreational Fishing License is not required when fishing from the pier. A blanket pass is provided by the pier and equipment rentals are available. Onsite facilities include an arcade and bait and tackle shop with snack bar with grill and ample parking. For more information and rates, call 252-726-4111, 252726-0863 or visit www.oceanana.com. 2. Bogue Inlet Pier, Hwy 58, Mile Marker 19; a 1,000-foot lighted wooden fishing pier with ample free parking and access to the Emerald Isle beach just steps away. The Bogue Inlet Pier offers bathroom facilities, multiple fish cleaning stations, bait, tackle and snack bar on the premises. For more information and rates, call 252-354-2919 or visit www.bogueinletpier.com. 3. Radio Island Pier, located at the base of the Morehead City-Beaufort Highrise Bridge, the 618-foot fishing pier is free and open daily.
1. Municipal Park in Morehead City, 3407 Arendell St.; several launching areas to the Intracoastal Waterway and parking for 33 boat trailers with additional parking at Marine Fisheries. 2. 11th and Shepard Streets, beach boat launching access strictly for canoes, kayaks and small sailing vessels; parking and two kayak racks available. 3. South 10th St., Morehead City; large parking area, ramp is narrow and not conducive to certain vessels. Town recommended usage is for vessels under 16 feet. 4. Radio Island Boat Ramps & Pier, located on the Beaufort side of the Morehead City Highrise Bridge, the site offers six boat launches, 56 truck/trailer parking spots and restrooms as well as a 618-foot fishing pier. 5. West Beaufort, 298 W. Beaufort Road, Beaufort; launch site on Newport River is handicap accessible, equipped with restrooms and 48 spaces for boat trailer parking. 56
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Tue. 1: Nature Trek with Hammocks Beach State Park. 5:30pm. Hammocks Beach State Park Rangers are coming to Swansboro Parks and Recreation to offer a Nature Trek Series. Topics include nature hikes, ocean studies, camping safety, sea mammals and much more. Refreshments will be provided. Open to ages 6-12, free. The class is held at the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Center. Details: 910326-2600. Essential Oils 101 – Build Your Immunity. 6pm. Europeans have long been using essential oils in the lives to feel better mentally and physically. Take the mystique out of essential oils and take control of your well-being through this program at the Swansboro Recreation Center. Free. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro.recdesk.com. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Toddler Time. 9:30-10:20am & 10:30-11:30am. Bring the little ones for a special ses-
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sion of storytelling, crafts, songs, puppets and animal encounters at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Free with admission. Registration not required. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com. Fri. 4: Bland Simpson Reading/Book Signing. 3pm. Bland Simpson regales the audience with new tales of North Carolina’s “waterloving land” during this NC Maritime Museum program. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. Photography 101. 6pm. The Carteret County Public Library, Beaufort, hosts this introduction to photography with Cecil Jordan of East Coast Photography just in time for the holidays. Free. Details: 252728-2050. 5-6: Core Sound Decoy Festival. 9am-5pm, Saturday and 10am4pm, Sunday. The 26th annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, held at Harkers Island Elementary School,
will feature silent and live auctions, approximately 100 vendors and exhibitors, raffle tickets to win prizes and several competitions for adults and youth. Youth Day will be held on Sunday and all youth will receive free entry and can enjoy door prizes, kids decoy painting and competitions, archery and youth loon calling contests. Details: 252-838-8818. Waterfowl Weekend. 9am5pm, Saturday and 10am-4pm, Sunday. The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center opens its doors for two days of demonstrations, local music, decoy carvers and exhibitors, educational exhibits, competitions, arts and crafts and plenty of food. Associated special events include a live auction full of hunting collectibles at 5pm, Saturday and at 8am on Sunday the Core Sound Community Church will provide a service followed by a Core Sound breakfast. Details: 252-728-1500. 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 8 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com. 7, 14: Yoga. 9am. Join Swansboro Parks and Recreation for basic yoga, including postures, meditations and relaxation. Cost is $10 per session. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro.recdesk.com. 7, 14, 21, 28: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm on select Mondays. 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. Wed. 9: Merry Time for Tots – Shark Tales. 10am. Children and their caregivers are invited to learn
about sharks, starting with their teeth and ending with their tails during this NC Maritime Museum program. Ages 2-5, free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com Thur. 10: James Michael Performs. 7pm. The baritone performs at the Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach, thanks to the Carteret Arts Forum. Tickets are $35. Details: www.carteretartsforum.com 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. Kids Night In, Parent’s Night Out. 6-8pm. Calling all K-6th graders – get into the Halloween spirit with Swansboro Parks and Recreation with an evening of fun and creative crafts, games and ac-
tivities. Dinner and refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Details: 910-326-2600 or swansboro. recdesk.com. Wed. 16: Brown Bag Gam – Boatbuilding in North Carolina, Past and Present. Noon. Pack a lunch and join the NC Maritime Museum for an informal lunch discussion. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.
JANUARY
Fri. 1: Penguin Plunge. Ring in the New Year with a chilly dip in the ocean to help raise money for are nonprofits. This year’s beneficiary is the Hope for the Warrior. Details: 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: 252247-7011. First Hike. 10am. Meet in the parking lot at Fort Macon State Park (Continued on page 60)
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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. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-354-6350.
invited to the largest bridal event on the North 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 $7 and available at the door or in advance. Contact: Pam Kaiser 252240-3256. Jeff Talmadge Performs. 7:30pm. The artist, writer, singer and guitar picker will visit Clawson’s 1905 thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. General admission is $15; members, $12; and students, $8. Doors open at 6:30pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org.
Sat. 9: Crystal Coast Bridal Fair. 10am-3pm. Brides and grooms to be, along with family and friends are
Wed. 13: Merry Time for Tots – Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs. 10am. Preschoolers and their caregivers are
for a leisurely hike along the inlet beach to learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. Includes a 1-mile and 3-mile options. Details: 252-726-3775.
the little ones for a special session of storytelling, crafts, songs, puppets and animal encounters at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Free with admission. Registration not required. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 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 8 and up, $20. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.
Thur. 7: Brown Bag Gam – The US Lifesaving Service in North Carolina. Noon. Pack a lunch and spend your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum to learn about the state’s early Lifesaving Service. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.
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invited to the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, to explore the world of pirates. Following a story about a boy that joined a pirate crew, everyone will make their own pirate hats and explore what is inside a pirate treasure chest. Ages 2-5. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com. Sat. 16: Crystal Coast Wedding Salon. This weekend of wedding planning events includes limousine tours of the Crystal Coast’s wedding venues. Get all the information you need to play your Crystal Coast wedding, from cakes to catering. Details: crystalcoastweddingsalon.com. Mon. 18: Free Aquarium Admission. 9am-5pm. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. enjoy free admission at the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. For those who want to re-
pay the good deed, a food drive will be held to help restock area food pantries. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquarium.com. Fri. 22: Clam Chowder Cook-Off. 6-8pm. This annual event is held at the watercraft center at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com. Thur. 28: Heart of the Sea. 2pm. Spend Valentine’s Day at the NC Maritime Museum and learn about Echo, the museum’s 33.5-foot long sperm whale skeleton. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. Fri. 29: International Film Series. Held at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College,
this annual event offers two viewing times and two options for participation. At 6pm, the movie is aired for the first time. Pastries provided by Alex & Brett. Suggested donation is $5. At 8pm, guests can enjoy dinner and a movie, with dinner provided by Seaside Sensations Catering. Tickets are $40 per person. This month’s film is “Xingu” from Brazil. Attend the entire four-part series for $140. Reservations required. Details: 252222-6056, taylort@carteret.edu. Brown Bag Gam – The Carroll A. Deering Mystery. Noon. Pack a lunch and join the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, and Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly to learn about the Carroll A. Deering, a five-masted commercial schooner that was found aground of Cape Hatteras in 1921 with its crew missing. Details: 252728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums. com. Coaster
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Lodging & Real Estate Atlantic Beach Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bluewater Rentals & Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Clamdigger Inn & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Econo Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Emerald Isle Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Pecan Tree Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Realty World – First Coast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Sun-Surf Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recreation & Outdoor Fun Capt. Stacy Fishing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kitty Hawk Kites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Shopping & Services Beach Book Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Bookshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Crystal Coast Electrolysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 FastMed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Gigi & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ginny Gordon’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Handscapes Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Harbor Specialties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Island Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Island Proper Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Island Proper Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Island Traders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kites Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Periwinkles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sandi’s Beachwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sea Classics Trading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Second to None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Top it Off Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Carolina Quick Care is now FastMed Urgent Care, meaning you have access to quality, convenient care throughout North Carolina. From the mountains to the coast, FastMed has you covered. For a complete list of our locations and services visit www.fastmed.com. Goldsboro 212 N. Spence Ave. Goldsboro, NC 27534 Call (919) 778-0851
Greenville 3535 S Memorial Dr. Greenville, NC 27834 Call (252) 353-3111
Roanoke Rapids 1261 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Call (252) 537-5600
Kinston 2908 N Herritage St Kinston, NC 28501 Call (252) 523-3111
Rocky Mount 550 N Winstead Ave Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Call (252) 451-3411
Morehead City 3722 Bridges St Morehead City, NC 28557 Call (252) 808-6641
Wilson 2503 Forest Hills Rd W Wilson, NC 27893 Call (252) 991-0555
FULL SERVICE URGENT CARE • X-ray and Pharmacy On-Site • Sprains/Strains • Minor Surgery/Stitches • Sinus Infections • Colds and Flu
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DOT Examinations Lab Testing Strep Throat Skin Infections Seasonal Allergies Vaccinations
• Sports and Camp Physicals • School Physicals • Urinary Tract Infections • STD Testing
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