North Carolina's Crystal Coast, includes the historic villages of New Bern, Beaufort and Morehead City; over 80 miles of beautiful ocean beaches including Atlantic Beach, Salter Path, Indian Beach and Emerald Isle; plus the remote southern barrier island destinations of Cape Lookout, Harkers Island and the Shackleford Banks.

New Bern is the second oldest town in North Carolina, first settled in 1710. Its picturesque downtown waterfront district includes more than 150 homes and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the restored home of the royal governor, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens. Beaufort features 12 restored Colonial homes and town buildings, including the 1796 Carteret County Courthouse, the only 18th century framed courthouse in North Carolina. And you can continue your tour of the past by visiting Fort Macon State Park, the Cape Lookout lighthouse and the North Carolina Maritime Museum, plus many other historical sites. For nature lovers, the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum on Harkers Island and the wild horses on Shackleford Banks are not to be missed.

Whether you are looking to spend a weekend, a week or a lifetime, the vacation, accommodation and real estate options are plentiful along the Crystal Coast. Request more information about Crystal Coast accommodations, golf or real estate today!.