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2026 Beaufort Southern Guide

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Cozy beach condo in Emerald Isle, NC

Beach condo 1-bed, 1-bath vacation rental at Queens Court with ocean view. This well equipped condo is on the top floor of a 3 story building (nobody walking on your head!), offering full kitchen, private balcony, comfortable living space, and new...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Oceanfront Home 5BR 3BA West-East Side B...

***Just Picture Yourself Here*** Our oceanfront home is a sanctuary-a place to relax, relax, and rejuvenate. No better way to start your day than to listen to the waves & feel the ocean breezes!Each duplex side sleeps 12 East Side Vacation Rental By...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Rx Pad, Soundfront House in Emerald Isle...

Need a prescription for some beachside rest and relaxation? Rx Pad is the place!This Oceanview 5 Bedroom, 3 Full & 1 Half bath Home is located on a very narrow part of the island on a SOUNDFRONT rear-key lot. Ocean and Sound vistas are excellent...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

The flavors of the Crystal Coast and the Down East region of eastern North Carolina are on full display at 34° North Restaurant, an elegant but laid-back eatery that is found just a shell’s throw away from Beaufort’s downtown area...

Beaufort Café is a super casual and no-frills destination for breakfast fare that is served in fantastically hearty portions, and always tastes fresh and filling. Located along Highway 70 in the heart of Beaufort, the small restaurant is a...

After a long day on the golf course, or after a morning of exploring the miles of nature trails in this quiet area, visitors and residents of The Beaufort Club can re-energize or enjoy a romantic evening out without ever leaving this pristine corner...

City Kitchen is found within the Town Creek Marina, and is a private and scenic eatery that has a prime waterfront view. The menu changes on a regular basis, and features a number of fresh seafood dishes as well as meats and proteins, which are...

As the name would suggest, Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant has more than a century of history as a local grocery store, (and then a restaurant), in one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Beaufort. The effortlessly historic and cool interior is...

The Dock House Restaurant is arguably more famous for its location that its food. Situated in the very center of Waterfront Downtown Beaufort in an extensive, multi-story historical residence, this sprawling eatery features multiple indoor and...

Enjoy an easy meal that’s inspired by southern flavors at this unique little eatery that’s located just off the beaten path. Situated in the heart of Downtown Beaufort, Freschi’s Food is a unique dine-in or take-out spot...

Serving lunch and dinner at one of the most enticing settings in Beaufort, Moonrakers is an inspired destination to enjoy a wealth of fresh local ingredients and creative dishes with a waterfront backdrop. With menus that change with the season, and...

Enjoy a dining experience next to the waters that Blackbeard the Pirate called home at this Beaufort eatery that is named after his signature ship, and which features a variety of dishes that are sure to appeal to the saltiest patrons. Located along...

Visitors who love a big southern meal will appreciate Roland’s Barbecue. Located in a primarily residential section of inland Beaufort, this local favorite features a lengthy and varied menu that’s heavy on southern staples, and is sure...