Things to do on Crystal Coast
Family fun & entertainment
Our town park offers splash pad for kids (free admission), playground, mini golf, skate park & much more
Atlantic Beach Town Park
915 W Fort Macon RdHiking
Wonderful hiking trails. There’s a sand dune hike that snakes along coast approximately 3 miles.
And a maritime forest hike that snakes along sound with opportunity
for birdwatching & other wildlife.
Also for history buffs Fort Macon is an old civil wartime fortress there’s information center & guided tours available.
Picnic shelters available for dining outdoors too
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdFishing charter
Wanting full coastal vacation experience? Got fish??! Captain Stacy charter will fix ya right up. 1/2 or full day charters out to Gulf Stream for bottom fishing grouper, red snapper, amberjack & more. Reasonable rates for a day of fishing on a medium size vessel with no more than approximately 80 folks.
Capt. Stacy Fishing Center
416 Atlantic Beach CausewayCaptain Dale is one of the best fishing guides we’ve ever gone out with down East. We caught a ton of sea trout but the scenery being out in nature in back waters of swansboro was worth the charter. You won’t be disappointed with the personalized service, his expertise or experience.
Fish Or Die Charters
106 Cedar Point BlvdCaptain Dale is one of the best fishing guides we’ve ever gone out with down East. We caught a ton of sea trout but the scenery being out in nature in back waters of swansboro was worth the charter. You won’t be disappointed with the personalized service, his expertise or experience.
Sightseeing
Great way to experience undeveloped outer banks islands for wild horse viewing, birding, fishing, shelling, light house viewing or general beach combing for the day or just an hour or two.
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Island Express Ferry Service
1800 Island RdGreat way to experience undeveloped outer banks islands for wild horse viewing, birding, fishing, shelling, light house viewing or general beach combing for the day or just an hour or two.
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdFood scene
Fresh local seafood, outdoor seating, funky tropical vibe, games for kids in outdoor area
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Atlantic Beach Surf Shop
515 W Fort Macon RdFresh local seafood, outdoor seating, funky tropical vibe, games for kids in outdoor area
Big Oak Drive-In & Bar-B-Q
1167 Salter Path RdBest shrimp burger on the crystal coast
Best date night restaurant ask sit outside. Innovative cuisine! Great cocktails! Water view
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City Kitchen
114 A Town Creek DrBest date night restaurant ask sit outside. Innovative cuisine! Great cocktails! Water view
Beach side laid back awesome atmosphere. Excellent tacos & fried pickles! Plus excellent selection of regional beers. great outdoor seating with fireplace & fire pit. Live music
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Idle Hour Biergarten
153 Atlantic BlvdBeach side laid back awesome atmosphere. Excellent tacos & fried pickles! Plus excellent selection of regional beers. great outdoor seating with fireplace & fire pit. Live music
Authentic homemade Italian cuisine
Great atmosphere in an historic building downtown Morehead City
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Casa San Carlo
913 Arendell StAuthentic homemade Italian cuisine
Great atmosphere in an historic building downtown Morehead City
Great place for foodies
Amazing menu
Superior wine list
Excellent regional beer selection
Trivia night
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Promise Land Market
909-B Arendell StGreat place for foodies
Amazing menu
Superior wine list
Excellent regional beer selection
Trivia night
Sub Tropics
126 E Fort Macon RdBest subs on the beach
Family owned, wonderful fresh seafood selection on menu & other things too. Always love their salads!!!Attentive waitstaff. It’s one of most popular dining establishments on beach get there early or always be prepared to wait. But it’s worth it😊
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Amos Mosquito's Restaurant
703 E Fort Macon RdFamily owned, wonderful fresh seafood selection on menu & other things too. Always love their salads!!!Attentive waitstaff. It’s one of most popular dining establishments on beach get there early or always be prepared to wait. But it’s worth it😊
Cozy place with great service!wonderful wine list & fantastic steak seafood pasta entrees
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The Island Grille
401 Money Island DrCozy place with great service!wonderful wine list & fantastic steak seafood pasta entrees
Venice Italian Kitchen
407 Atlantic Beach CausewayExcellent authentic fresh Italian cuisine great for takeout too
4 Corners Diner
100 E Fort Macon RdHuge menu
awesome breakfast in diner setting
Neighborhoods
Stroll through downtown shops along the waterfront in this charming little village. Many shopping & dining options
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Beaufort
Stroll through downtown shops along the waterfront in this charming little village. Many shopping & dining options