In the hush of the off-season, delight in some of our coast’s quieter highlights.
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How to Live Like a Local on the Crystal Coast
Want the insider’s scoop for visiting the coast? Here’s where residents go for fresh oysters, beautiful outdoor adventures, fun ferry trips, and more.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in June
Barbecued ribs, Atlantic Beach pie, and shrimp and grits were among your favorite recipes in June. Find out what else made the list.
Fresh Catch: A Foodie’s Guide to the Crystal Coast
Discover the must-order menu items at 16 delicious restaurants in Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and Harkers Island.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in July
Peach cream pie, blackberry cobbler, and Carolina dogs were among your favorite recipes in July. Find out what else made the list.
Love at First Bite at Amos Mosquito’s
After working at her family’s seaside resort, an Atlantic Beach native went off to culinary school, then returned home to open a restaurant of her own. Decades later, Amos Mosquito’s is a treasured mainstay.
Road Trip: 10 Stops Along the Crystal Coast
From serene sea-kayaking to local shopping and dining, plan a diverse route through the state’s southern Outer Banks.
Cool Sold Here
In the 1980s, three Atlantic Beach surf shops — Bert’s, AB, and Marsh’s — gave teenagers a social network as connected as Facebook and as immediate as Twitter. Before long, surfer fads turned into fashion, gossip became news, and young people found their community.
Atlantic Beach Pie
A recipe created "almost by accident" turns into a sensation.