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Welcome to the NC Coast

Welcome to eastern North Carolina and our beautiful central coast. Our area bounty encompasses the communities and shores within Pamlico, Craven, Carteret, Onslow and Pender counties, and includes a one hundred mile stretch of natural beaches and dunes, inlets and sounds, as well as rivers and maritime forests that make up the southern end of North Carolina's outer banks. From historic cities with palatial grounds and gardens to traditional fishing villages and family beaches, eastern coastal North Carolina is a vacationland with variety. Enjoy state aquariums, maritime museums, historic sites and plantations, an unspoiled national seashore with wild mustangs plus one of North Carolina's famous lighthouses and great shopping and dining. And that’s just a start....

Explore the buttons to the left or links below to learn more about eastern North Carolina and our coastal communities:

Crystal Coast:
Explore the oceanside communities of Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, Pine Knoll Shores and Salter Path, as well as Morehead City, Beaufort, Cape Carteret and the communities that comprise North Carolina’s charming Down East.

Craven-Pamlico:
From historic New Bern to the sailing community of Oriental, plus information on Havelock and the largest Marine Corps Air Station in the world, MCAS Cherry Point.

Onslow County:
From Swansboro’s wealth of antiques to Jacksonville with its strong military presence of Marine Corps Base Camp LeJeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River.

Topsail Area:
A treasured vacation area in that includes Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, Surf City, Hampstead and Topsail Island.

View specific Area Information information by using the links below.

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• Craven-Pamlico

• Crystal Coast

• Onslow County

• Topsail Area

Plan Your 2008 NC Beach Wedding
In this waterfront-wonderful area of North Carolina, weddings and celebrations take on almost any style and flavor, from beach casual to classic elegance. Sites for ceremonies and receptions are just as unique. With celebrations happening in churches, on beaches and boats and everywhere in between, this incredible area of North Carolina caters to the bride and groom looking to get away from it all. READ MORE

U-Boat's Wrath Sinks Two Ships in One Night
World War II history reaches deep down along the Crystal Coast. Out at sea, below the waves, rest mammoth reminders of the German U-boat campaign that wreaked havoc upon the heavily-traveled merchant shipping lanes off the NC Coast. In early 1942, U-boats descended upon local waters for a war on the water, downing ships in record numbers in full view of Core Banks. READ MORE

Here's What's Happening
5/10/08: Car & Truck Show, 75 to 100 restored antique, classic, muscle & special interest cars & trucks by First Capital Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Open registration for cars/trucks at least 25 yrs. old $15 in advance, $20 day of the show, Union Point Park, New Bern. Details, 252-633-9681, 252-444-5932.
5/10/08: Kayaking the Roosevelt Natural Area, 9am – noon, explore tidal flats & quiet backwaters as you become aware of the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment, ages 12 & up, kayaks provided. Registration required, $20, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Details, 252-247-4003, ncaquariums.com.
5/10/08: Critter Class, , 2 – 3:30pm, creative art projects, games, videos & live animals introduce young children to marine life, ages 6-8. Registration required, $8, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Details, 252-247-4003, ncaquariums.com.   READ MORE
 
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