10 Low Cost Things to do on the Crystal Coast

Life on the Waters of the Crystal Coast Life on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast revolves around the water and the wealth of activities that await you. The variety of things to do on the Bogue Banks are almost as endless as the Atlantic Ocean itself. It’s easy to get back to nature on the water… Continue reading 10 Low Cost Things to do on the Crystal Coast

4 Family-Friendly Things to do in Emerald Isle

Now that school is back in session, and the summer crowds are gone, you might be wondering what’s left to do on that quick weekend getaway to the Crystal Coast. Just remember, with less crowds and pleasant weather in the fall months, it’s an ideal time to visit Emerald Isle. If you’re coming for a… Continue reading 4 Family-Friendly Things to do in Emerald Isle

A Crystal Coast 4th of July to Remember!

Crowds Flock to Emerald Isle to Celebrate Our Nation’s Birthday In spite of $4 a gallon gas, large crowds gathered at the Crystal Coast town of Emerald Isle. The beaches were jammed, the DQ was filled with those seeking to satisfy their sweet tooth (hats off to Glenn’s team!) and the restaurants had long lines… Continue reading A Crystal Coast 4th of July to Remember!

Does Your Crystal Coast Beach Cottage Have a Name?

One of the simple pleasures my wife and I enjoy when traveling from our vacation diggs to a local Crystal Coast restaurant or maybe a round of putt-putt is reading the names of the many beach cottages along the way. Crystal Coast property owners are so creative with their names of their cottages. What Inspired… Continue reading Does Your Crystal Coast Beach Cottage Have a Name?

Crystal Coast 4th of July Celebrations

The 4th of July holiday will be here before you know it and the Crystal Coast is making grand plans for this year’s edition to be a memorable one. If you’re planning a vacation trip to the Crystal Coast during the week of July 4th, here is a rundown of 4th of July holiday events… Continue reading Crystal Coast 4th of July Celebrations

Crystal Coast Summer Vacation Traditions

Sand, Waves, Shells, Shopping, Putting and Food! A typical week at the North Carolina coast for our family means lots of playing in the sand, riding the waves, long walks on the beach, and more time than you could imagine crouched in the shell seeking position. Time must always be allocated for at least one… Continue reading Crystal Coast Summer Vacation Traditions

Go Fly a Kite… On the Crystal Coast!

Every Season is Kite Flying Season Here on the beaches of the Southern Outer Banks, it’s always the right season to come fly your kite. And if you’re in need of such a “flying machine”, there is no better place to purchase said “stringed aerial apparatus” than at Kites Unlimited (& BirdStuff, etc.) in Atlantic… Continue reading Go Fly a Kite… On the Crystal Coast!