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Crystal-Coast
is 87 miles of gorgeous, unspoiled shoreline along the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina's Central Coast. It's an area of family-favorite beaches, narrow islands, quaint seaside towns, historic lighthouses, museums and much, much more. Some of the better known vacation spots along the Crystal Coast include Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, Morehead City, the Down East Area and Indian Beach. The charming town of Beaufort has beautiful tree-lined streets, a picturesque boardwalk and The Beaufort State Historic Site, which takes visitors back to colonial days. You can visit Cape Hatteras, the most photographed lighthouse in the country, or the spot where the infamous pirate, Blackbeard met his end. There's also the Maritime Museum, Fort Macon State Park, and the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores that offers dozens of programs for kids. Along the Crystal Coast, you can swim, dive among shipwrecks, surf, fish, hike, play golf, go horseback riding, or watch nesting loggerhead turtles at Hammock's Beach State park. Visitors love to walk the miles of deserted beaches at Cape Lookout National Seashore, or explore the bustling Bogue Banks region. Whether you want to shop for antiques or local arts and crafts, enjoy nightlife and theater, relax with a dinner cruise or simply sit on the beach with a good book, North Carolina's Crystal Coast is sure to make your vacation a memorable one.
Surrounding areas: Harkers Island, North Carolina (1.3 mi), Beaufort, North Carolina (7.5 mi), Morehead City, North Carolina (11.0 mi), Atlantic Beach, North Carolina (11.6 mi), Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina (14.9 mi), Indian Beach, North Carolina (20.2 mi), Emerald Isle, North Carolina (23.6 mi)
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Crystal Coast Vacation Rentals
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Crystal Coast Hotels and Resorts
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| Beaufort Inn | 101 Ann St | Beaufort, NC | 7.8 mi. | (252) 728-2600 | | "Triple ""S"" Motel" | 502 Henderson Blvd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 9.9 mi. | (919) 726-8156 | | Amerisuites | 118 Salter Path Rd | Morehead City, NC | 11.0 mi. | (252) 247-5118 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 5063 Executive Dr | Morehead City, NC | 11.0 mi. | (252) 247-5001 | | Days Inn | 602 W FT Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 11.6 mi. | (919) 247-6400 | | Fishermans Inn | 110 Morehego Ave | Atlantic Beach, NC | 11.6 mi. | (919) 726-2273 | | Hollowells Motel | 114 E FT Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 11.6 mi. | (919) 726-5227 | | Iron Steamer | | Atlantic Beach, NC | 11.6 mi. | (919) 247-4221 | | Peppertree Atlantic Beach | 715 West Ft Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 11.6 mi. | (252) 247-5841 | | Best Western Buccaneer Inn | 2806 Arendell St | Morehead City, NC | 11.8 mi. | (252) 726-3115 | | Comfort Inn | 3100 Arendell St | Morehead City, NC | 12.0 mi. | (252) 247-3434 | | Econo Lodge Crystal Coast | 3410 Bridges St | Morehead City, NC | 12.4 mi. | (252) 247-2940 | | Sheraton Atlantic Beach | 2717 W Fort Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 13.0 mi. | (252) 240-1155 | | Hampton Inn | 4035 Arendell St | Morehead City, NC | 13.3 mi. | (252) 240-2300 | | Amerisuites Atlantic Beach | 118 Salter Path Rd | Pine Knoll Shores, NC | 14.2 mi. | (252) 247-5118 | | Atlantis Lodge Inc | 123 Salter Path Rd | Pine Knoll Shores, NC | 14.3 mi. | (919) 726-5168 | | Days Inn | 1220 E Main St | Havelock, NC | 23.5 mi. | (252) 447-1122 | | Islander Motor Inn | | Emerald Isle, NC | 23.6 mi. | (919) 354-3464 | | Comfort Inn | 1013 E Main St | Havelock, NC | 23.6 mi. | (252) 444-8444 | | Hampton Inn Havelock | 105 Tourist Center Dr | Havelock, NC | 24.4 mi. | (252) 447-9400 | | Holiday Inn Havelock | 400 Hwy 70 W | Havelock, NC | 24.4 mi. | (252) 444-1111 | | Tar Heel Inn | 205 Church St | Oriental, NC | 24.7 mi. | (252) 249-1078 |
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Crystal Coast Weather & Climate
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Latitude accounts for some climatic variations in the state of North Carolina, as do soils, plant cover and inland bodies of water. The Gulf Stream has some direct effect on temperatures, as well, especially on the immediate coast. Coastal fronts are common during the winter months, and can push inland, bringing warmer than expected temperatures to the coastal areas. However, at times the cold Labrador Current passes between the Gulf Stream and the North Carolina coast, offsetting most of the general warming effect the Gulf Stream might otherwise have on coastal temperatures. The meeting of the two opposing currents sometimes provides a breeding ground for rough weather. Summer air temperatures along the immediate coastline are lower than those even a few miles inland. Tropical hurricanes come close enough to North Carolina to influence the weather about twice in an average year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
57°F |
35°F |
5.38 in. |
49°F |
| February |
59°F |
36°F |
4.03 in. |
46°F |
| March |
65°F |
43°F |
4.27 in. |
52°F |
| April |
72°F |
50°F |
2.94 in. |
59°F |
| May |
78°F |
59°F |
4.66 in. |
68°F |
| June |
84°F |
67°F |
4.04 in. |
74°F |
| July |
88°F |
72°F |
5.94 in. |
78°F |
| August |
88°F |
71°F |
7.55 in. |
80°F |
| September |
84°F |
66°F |
6.47 in. |
77°F |
| October |
76°F |
55°F |
4.36 in. |
70°F |
| November |
68°F |
46°F |
4.07 in. |
58°F |
| December |
60°F |
38°F |
4.54 in. |
55°F |
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Crystal Coast Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Craven County Regional airport (EWN) located about 38 miles northwest of Crystal Coast in New Bern, North Carolina, the Albert J Ellis airport (OAJ) located approximately 61 miles west of Crystal Coast in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Warren Field (OCW) located roughly 67 miles northwest of Crystal Coast in Washington, North Carolina, and finally Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) located around 74 miles northwest of Crystal Coast in Kinston, North Carolina.
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Crystal Coast Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jubilee Park | Carolina Beach | NC | 89.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bogue Banks Country Club | Pine Knoll Shores | NC | 15.6 mi. | | | Links Golf Club | Havelock | NC | 23.9 mi. | | | Minnesott Golf & Country Club | Arapahoe | NC | 27.7 mi. | | | Star Hill Golf & Country Club | Cape Carteret | NC | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Macon State Park | | NC | 8.2 mi. | | | Hammocks Beach State Park | | NC | 34.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| North Carolina Maritime Museum | Beaufort | NC | 7.5 mi. | (History) | | Aurora Fossil Musuem | Aurora | NC | 44.6 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | Atlantic Beach | NC | 11.6 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher | Kure Beach | NC | 91.9 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island | Manteo | NC | 96.9 mi. | |
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