Crystal Coast Vacation Rentals

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

What is it? Opened in 1976, the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium location has served over 11 million visitors (and counting). The aquarium received a major renovation from 2003-2006, tripling it in size. Open from 9am to 5pm and located only 13 minutes from the Atlantic Beach Causeway, and right down the road from prime Atlantic […]

Looking to take a boat ride out to see the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and tour the Shackleford Banks? Check out Island Express Ferry in Beaufort, NC! Island Express Ferry Service has operated in Beaufort, NC since 1989. Located at 600 Front St in Beaufort and 1800 Island Road in Harkers Island, Island Ferry offers six […]

Craving a good shrimp burger? Ask any local and they’ll point you to El’s Drive In. Never tried a shrimp burger? Here’s why you should. Made-to-order, this delicious burger comes piled with fried shrimp, fresh lettuce, and coleslaw. A coastal classic, this burger has become a staple in our southern beach town. Don’t like seafood? […]

    After the War of 1812 with Great Britain, the US decided that it would be wise to strengthen our coastal defenses. Because of this, in 1826 Fort Macon was constructed. Its’ purpose was simple but vital, to guard the Beaufort inlet and Beaufort harbor. The fort was run as intended until 1867, when […]

Opened in 1959 and newly renovated in 2014, the family-friendly Oceanana Pier and Pier House Restaurant is located on the Crystal Coast of our hometown of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Located at 700 E Fort Macon Road, this fishing pier and eatery is just a four-minute drive once you cross over the Atlantic Beach Bridge […]

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