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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.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Travel

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.

by Lauren Eberle
Living in North Carolina

Made in the (Shibumi) Shade

Three friends made the cumbersome chore of setting up beach covers a breeze with their lightweight seaside invention.

by Tim Crothers
Living in North Carolina

Books for the Beach

Before you lay out a towel and kick off your flip-flops, a stop at this Carteret County bookstore is a must.

by Rebecca Woltz
Features

Treasured Hunter

When a beachgoer on the Crystal Coast loses a beloved bauble to the sea — say, a class ring or an heirloom necklace — one local comes to the rescue.

by Ross Garrison
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How Emerald Isle Became the Quintessential Beach Town

One of the most popular vacation destinations on the Crystal Coast began with a family’s cottage and love of the place that would become Emerald Isle.

by Adam Lucas

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