Crystal Coast

Welcome to North Carolina's Central Coast and New Bern! Carteret County's coastline, also called the Crystal Coast, consists of narrow islands and includes favorite beach-vacation spots, such as Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach, Salter Path and Emerald Isle. Nearby is Beaufort, a quaint seaport brimming with charm, history, a boardwalk and tree-lined streets. And we can't forget Morehead City, Swansboro and the Down East area each with its own distinct character. If you've already visited or researched a trip to the Crystal Coast, the historic city of New Bern, the charming waterfront town of Oriental, or Havelock, home of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, you've probably seen the 400-plus page book, The Insiders' Guide^® to North Carolina's Central Coast & New Bern. Now you've discovered the site of the online version of the updated 13th  edition of the entire book that will answer your questions, help you plan and lead you to the area's best attractions, restaurants, shops, kids activities, recreation options and all of our favorite nooks and crannies!