Dive into the NC Seafood Festival: A Sea of Flavor and Fun

Looking for details on the NC Seafood Festival? We’ve got all you need to know before you go! Read more to learn everything you need to be prepared to visit Morehead City’s NC Seafood Festival.

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Neon Nights: Catch a Light Show Near Me

Looking for a light show near me while you are on vacation at Emerald Isle or the surrounding area? Get ready to be dazzled by the incredible Neon Nights experience at the Carteret County Speedway! read more for all the details to plan for this exciting family fun evening!

Why Emerald Isle Vacation Rentals Are Perfect for Summer

Why Emerald Isle Vacation Rentals Are Perfect for Summer

Bluewater’s Emerald Isle vacation rentals are perfect for summer if you have a wide range of interests, or looking to find an ideal location in our regional summer paradise.

Five Reasons to Plan a Spring Vacation on the Crystal Coast

5 Reasons to Plan a Spring Vacation on the Crystal Coast

Spring on the Crystal Coast is the perfect place to break away and have some fun in the sun. If you’re not planning your spring vacation, we’ve got 5 reasons to plan a spring vacation to the Crystal Coast!

EI mini-libraries 2022

Explore Emerald Isle’s Mini-Libraries

As a project through the Friends of Western Carteret Public Library, ten Emerald Isle Mini-Libraries were installed across the island.

Travel + Leisure Magazine Named Emerald Isle Best Beach

Emerald Isle Named Best Beach by Travel + Leisure Magazine

In a recent Travel + Leisure Magazine article, Emerald Isle was selected as one of the 28 best beaches on the East Coast. Emerald Isle was recognized as one of the best two beaches in North Carolina! 

New Bern Mum Fest 2022

Don’t Miss MumFest 2022

Don’t miss this year’s MumFest in New Bern, NC, from October 8th through October 9th, 2022. MumFest is an award-winning festival held annually in the beautiful historic downtown of New Bern.

Outside view of the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort

Enjoy the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort for Free

Did you know you could visit the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort for free? The NC Museum is the official repository for artifacts from the Queen Anne’s Revenge, Blackbeard the Pirate’s ship, which ran aground close to Beaufort in 1718.

Beacon Advertisers, Partners & Supporters for 2022

2022/2023 Beacon Advertisers, Partners and Supporters

We can’t say enough good things about our 2022 Beacon advertisers, partners, and supporters. Supporting local businesses is an important part of keeping the hometown feel of our Crystal Coast alive.