Dive into an Outer Banks staple that has been making appearances on local menus and dinner tables for generations with this annual event that is celebrating its 19th year in 2025. The Annual Crab Cake Cook-off is a competition of acclaimed and volunteer local chefs, who serve their best crab cakes to the delight of the hungry crowd. With lots of fresh fare to go around, this fundraiser is a delicious way to sample the heart of the Beaufort cuisine scene.
Come explore a unique and picturesque corner of the Crystal Coast with this grand event that celebrates all the activities and fun of the fall season. The Town of Cape Carteret Fall Festival features a myriad of food, activities, and entertainment for visitors of all ages, and the free festival is a great opportunity to uncover this scenic town that’s located just a shell’s throw away from the Emerald Isle coastline.
The small community of Harkers Island comes to life at this annual event that puts this community’s rich heritage and history in the spotlight. The annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, which is held the first full weekend in December, is a unique celebration that combines exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, food, and much more, to the delight of local visitors and residents alike.
Visitors who crave a kayaking adventure will fall in love with New Bern. This Inner Banks destination at the heart of the “Twin Rivers” region boasts access to more than 250 miles of mapped paddling trails as well as more than 30 launch sites throughout Craven County. As a result, paddlers from beginner to expert levels will find endless room to roam, from the downtown area to the wilds of the nearby Croatan National Forest.
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 company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching range of adventures that will have coastal fans of all ages soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of the Southern Outer Banks.
New to Summer Winds, High-Speed Wireless Internet, and Saltwater Heated Indoor Pool!! (This is Wireless Only, Not including Wired Access!)Welcome to Summer Winds Sports Condo Complex located in the cozy fishing village of Salter Path (next to Emerald Isle). Summer Winds condos are guaranteed to meet the needs of all members of your event! Summer Winds has both direct oceanfront & oceanfront condos only!- Indoor saltwater heated swimming pool.- 3 Giant outdoor swimming pools.- Lighted tennis courts.- Indoor and outdoor hot tubs.- Conference facilities for 150 persons.- 2 Racquetball courts.- Parlor with refreshments.- Video & Arcade game room.- Totally equipped exercise room.- Sauna & steam showers.- Full-time security staff.- Nearby golf & national forests.Ground-level cavernous conference room for 150 next to the pool courtyard. Ideal for meetings of all kinds: work seminars, weddings, or family gatherings. These events can also be incorporated with a outstanding beach hideaway! All visitors to Summer Winds have full use of the entire range of recreational activities.Summer Winds C-128 is a 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Oceanfront Condo. The Living Area has pool and ocean vistas. Oceanfront deck has furnishings. Ground Level, walk right out to the pool or beach. Kitchen has a microwave & dishwasher. Bedroom #1 has a Foam Mattress Queen Bed and a Full Bath. Bedroom #2 has 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and a Full Bath. 2 New Intelligent TVs, 2 DVD/TV combos in bedrooms. Central Heat & Air. Washer/Dryer. Dishwasher. Microwave.NOTE for All Units: There are temporary stairs at some stacks while HOA completes stairway work. All elevators are operational.Linens and Towels Included for Weekly Stays Only.No Smoking.No Family Animals.Please see the Summer Winds on-site attendants for the Sports Complex hours.Rents weekly Sunday to Sunday. 2-nighttime units are available when booked last min. or off-season only.Please Note:(1) Guests must pay in full when booking through Vacation Rental By Owner. The card included at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays.(2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are stringently prohibited unless approved by management.
- Indian Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a kind, this unique jewelry destination features a glittering assortment of pieces that will thrill and delight shoppers of all tastes.
This home is a little jewel with a striking fenced in back yard which you and your furry friends will appreciate. Ideal for a weekend hideaway, a full vacation, an opportunity to meet with family, to attend a graduation, or to visit your favorite Marine. Cozy Scamozzi is located in a peaceful, suburban tract but close to everything including grocery stores, eateries and retail. Nearby is New Bern, a cozy, riverside town with many stores and the original Pepsi Cola soda fountain. You will be a short drive to The Neuse and Trent Rivers and only 45 mins. from the Atlantic Ocean so there are plenty of opportunities for water sports. Also, there are miles of pretty hiking trails close by. We will consider long term renters and will make every effort to support military families. Come let us host you and your family.
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment off the sand. Featuring a bowling alley, sports bar, arcade, and a sister miniature golf course – (the Golfin’ Dolphin) - visitors can expect plenty of good times when they make an outing to this all-around fun amusement center.
My home is a cute 3 bed 2 bath on deep water Brices Creek, ideal for swimming, boating, fishing and this property has its own Private Beach! Only six mins. to Historic Downtown New Bern. Located on a peaceful sizable private wooded lot with giant vistas over well known Brices Creek. Bring all of your water toys as there is a boat ramp a quarter of a mile away! While you launch your boat, jet ski or kayak please savor Merchants Grocery famed cheeseburger or stop by early for a hearty breakfast. At nighttime you can head into downtown for a seafood dinner or stay at home and relax on the forty foot back porch with magnificant vistas over the creek. Watch the wildlife from the SHARED private dock and if you are extremely lucky you could see a dolphin swim by! Don t forget to bring your fishing rod for some splendid bass, crappie, brim, striper or catfishing. You also have use of a SHARED dock that is behind The Grey Goose (off to the side of the property not directly behind the home) used by two rental cabins that are on the other side of this 1.3 acre property. DOCK ACCESS CLOSES AT 9:00 P.M. OR DARK WHICHEVER COMES EARLIEST EXCEPT FOR GREY GOOSE RENTERS. QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 9:00 P.M. TO 8:00 A.M. PLEASE RESPECT OTHER GUESTS.
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of Beaufort, the Crystal Coast Lady is specifically built for the purpose of sightseeing and dolphin watching. Visitors can enjoy exploring the beautiful downtown beaufort are, plus unbeatable perspectives of the region’s vast array of wildlife, shorelines, and on-the-water views. The Crystal Coast Lady is equipped with a snack bar, and 2 restrooms onboard.
