Kid-tested, kid-approved ways to play, eat, and explore history in these coastal communities.
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Easy Being Green
North Carolinians need not depend on the luck of the Irish to see green. With our islands and parks, greenways and fairways, mosses and ferns, all we have to do is look around.
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.
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.
Made in the (Shibumi) Shade
Three friends made the cumbersome chore of setting up beach covers a breeze with their lightweight seaside invention.
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.
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.
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.
