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WELCOME CRYSTAL COAST

TO NORTH CAROLINA'S

Free time is precious and rare in today’s world. We are honored that you’ve decided to spend your vacation on our beautiful coast, soaking in the pure salt air and sunshine. We love that so many families bring their children and grandchildren to learn the simple joys of island life; sometimes vacationing with us for generations.

You will find The Beacon is your essential guide for making the most of your family’s Crystal Coast vacation. Find recommendations for local dines, unique shops, fishing tips, events and so much more. When you’re on the go, download the FREE Bluewater Vacation Rentals app - available in the iTunes and Android store by searching Hospitality by Glad2Have You. Share your #bluewatervacation on social media to show us your Crystal Coast adventure. PLUS - enter your finest photos in our 2018 Photo Contest for your chance to win a FREE 4 night luxury, oceanfront vacation for your family’s next vacation. Entries are accepted through October 15, 2018 at www.WhileAtTheBeach.com in several categories.

We hope that you enjoy your stay with us, and that our little “gem” will earn a place in your heart, too.

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TRASH & RECYCLING Emerald Isle

QUICK TIPS ARRIVAL TIPS TO HELP MAKE YOUR STAY MORE PLEASURABLE KEYLESS ENTRY

Many of our vacation rental properties now have Keyless Entry. This allows you to bypass the normal check in procedure and go directly to your property at checkin time. Guests staying at keyless vacation rentals will receive an email prior to arrival with instructions. For questions or concerns regarding your keyless entry-equipped rental, please contact our office at (252) 354-2323.

Check-out is expected promptly at 10:00am.

Please make sure that you are prepared to depart the property, as your key code expires at this time. Simply enter 123456 and press * on the lock to tell us that you’ve checked out.

INTERNET SERVICES Your Wi-Fi Network Name and Password can be found in your Pre-Arrival Email you received a few days before your vacation.

Additional Wi-Fi information may be found on the refrigerator magnet or sometimes on the modem itself. (Or in the Bluewater NC app!) Although many properties provide internet, some do not. If you brought your computer and need internet access while staying with us, you can access a guest network from our lobbies. If you are having trouble accessing the internet that is provided to you by your vacation home, please call our Maintenance Department at (252) 354-6128.

HEATING AND COOLING Please keep windows and doors closed as much as possible to enable the system to keep up with demand.

You may experience high or low temperatures during or shortly after checking in due to excessive activity.

These generally will moderate over an hour or two once closed.

REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator has been cleaned and sanitized for your stay. The settings should be set in the mid-range prior to your arrival. Loading the refrigerator at check-in will initially cause the unit to run and can take up to 24 hours to stabilize the temperature.

PEST CONTROL The Crystal Coast has an abundance of maritime wildlife. Unfortunately, this also includes a large population of ants, water bugs and fleas. All of our properties are required to have routine treatment and cans of pest control spray under the kitchen sink for your convenience. Please help control insects by keeping all foods sealed, dishes rinsed and by emptying trash cans.

HOUSEKEEPING & LINENS

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If you have any housekeeping issues please call during business hours for assistance at (252) 354-6130. Please check your linen order immediately upon arrival for correct quantity and sizes. If your linens have not been delivered by 4 P.M. or if your order is incorrect, please call us at (252) 646-1723 or (252) 354-2323 after hours with the property name, address and your party’s preferred contact number so that we may reach you.

During business hours, you may come to the office and borrow a key.

After-hours, please call our office and follow the prompts for after hours emergencies. We will be in touch shortly to arrange entry into your home. If an agent is required to deliver keys to the property, a $50 service fee will be applied.

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Monday & Friday Oceanside of Emerald Drive (NC 58) and Coast Guard Road, Inlet Drive and The Point Tuesday & Thursday Sound side of Emerald Drive and Coast Guard Road (sound side) Recycling Pickup Curb side pick up is on Wednesday.

Additional recycling bins are available at Merchants Park located at 8401 Emerald Dr. Atlantic Beach Monday & Thursday Oceanside of Fort Macon Road and east of Henderson Boulevard.

(Mon. only off-season) Tuesday & Friday Sound side of Fort Macon Road, and west of Henderson Boulevard (Tues. only off-season) Recycling Pickup Curb side pick up is on Monday.

Additional recycling bins are located near the movie theater at Atlantic Station shopping center.

Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path and Indian Beach Monday Pine Knoll Shores Wednesday Indian Beach Thursday Salter Path Beaufort Monday Morning Trash Tuesday Morning Recycling **Roll-down service is not provided in Beaufort** Recycling Pickup Bi-weekly curb side pickup occurs every other Thursday. Additional recycling bins are located at 100 Municipal Circle behind Town Hall.

Rolldown Service For most properties, roll down service is schedule for the afternoon before pick up day and rolled down on the same day as pickup.

For issues requiring a maintenance service call during business hours, please call (252) 354-6128. For emergencies after hours, please contact us by calling (252) 354-2323.

OFFICE HOURS Open in-season | 8:30 to 6:00 Sat - Mon, 8:30 to 5:00 Tue-Fri Open off-season | 8:30 to 5:00 every day After-Hours Emergency Line: (252) 354-2323 Check In: 3:00 P.M. year-round Check Out: 10:00 A.M. year-round Emerald Isle | 200 Mangrove Drive (252) 354-2323 Breezy drive-thru check in and check out available during the summer! After-hours, keys will be in the lock box. Winter after-hours departures use the drop slot at 200 Mangrove Dr. Atlantic Beach | 610 Atlantic Beach Cswy (252) 247-9200 After-hours arrivals: Lock box at 610 Atlantic Beach Cswy. All after-hours departures: Drop slot at 610 Atlantic Beach Cswy.

SWIMMING POOLS If you have a private pool, it will be cleaned and serviced twice weekly during your stay. Some pools can be heated for an additional fee upon request in the cooler months. If you have access to a community pool, most are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Periodically, community pools may be closed for necessary maintenance without notice or reimbursement. Questions? Call 252-354-6128.

GRILLS Please make sure that you clean your grill before checkout for the next guest staying at your home. Many homes and condominium complexes provide grilling areas on the grounds. Any grilling at cottages and duplexes must be done as far from the building as possible and in a well ventilated area, as town ordinances prohibit the use of grills on any porches, decks or walkways. Our strong prevailing winds can be dangerous with open flames.

CHECK OUT DUTIES At check-out, return the keys and key packet to the office location you checked into. In the case of condos, make sure to return all gate cards, keys, pool tags and parking passes with your packet.

Please note that you will be charged for any of the above items not returned to us upon your departure.

Occupancy of the property, including driveways, parking areas, decks, pools or outside showers is not permitted after check-out.

Please ensure property is left in same order as it was upon your arrival for the next guests Clean all dishes and kitchenware and return all items to their original location Return all furniture to original location Clean all outdoor grills Remove all food and trash from home to outside trash containers Please remove all linens from the beds and put them in the provided linen bag then place it near the main entrance. If you’re unable to find the linen bag, bundle the linens near the main entrance. Please leave mattress pads, comforters, blankets and shams on the beds.

Please do a final walk through to look for any personal items such as clothes, shoes, medication and electronic device chargers Close and lock all windows and exterior doors

Donate your unopened, non-perishable food!

Save yourself the hassle and space for the ride home.

Just look for the brown bag to donate unused items to local food banks at checkout.

LOST AND FOUND Bluewater is not responsible for personal Items left behind; however, we will make every effort to locate anything you’ve forgotten. Report lost items to us by calling (252) 354-6130 or by emailing LostAndFound@BluewaterNC.com.

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REFERENCE MEDICAL SERVICES HURRICANES & TROPICAL STORMS Hurricane season extends from June to November. When a hurricane approaches our coastline, the Town officials will issue either a mandatory or a voluntary evacuation, based on current conditions. During a mandatory evacuation, vacation guests and permanent residents must leave the island and go further inland. After the mandatory evacuation is executed, the bridges are secured by the state police and no vehicles are allowed on the island until the evacuation is lifted. During a voluntary evacuation, you may decide whether to leave.

For either type of evacuation, measures are taken to secure the exterior of your vacation home including storing and moving porch furniture, closing storm shutters, and securing patio furniture and decorations.

The National Weather Service issues early warnings so there is ample time for everyone to prepare.

Newspapers, radio and television stations keep the public notified about evacuations as well as re-entry information. Listen for details relating to Carteret County, also known as “Bogue Banks” or “The Crystal Coast.” Check our website [BluewaterNC.com] and our Facebook page at [facebook.com/BluewaterRealEstate] for additional information during a storm.

TRIP INTERRUPTION We hope that your vacation on the Crystal Coast is nothing short of wonderful! But if a family emergency interrupts your trip, we’re here to help. If you’ve purchased Travel Insurance coverage, you can get details about making a claim by calling (866) 889-2070. If you have not purchased coverage, please contact our Vacation Planners.

BOGUE SOUND If you are staying in a sound front home, you may have direct access to the sound from a private dock or a boat slip.

There is a community boat access to the sound in Emerald Isle, as well as several marinas throughout the island that can offer boat ramps and trailer parking. Keep in mind that the sound is shallow, especially at low tide, when leaving your watercraft docked in the waters of Bogue Sound.

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Med First Urgent Care (252) 354-6500 7901 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC

Carteret General Hospital (252) 808-6000 3500 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC

Carteret Urgent Care Center (252) 808-6641 3722 Bridges Street Morehead City, NC

Beach Care Urgent Center (252) 808-3696 5059 Hwy 70 West Morehead City, NC

Western Carteret Medical Center (252) 393-6543 718 Cedar Point Boulevard Swansboro, NC

VETERINARY SERVICES Brigadoon Animal Hospital (252) 393-6581 1074 Cedar Point Boulevard Cedar Point, NC

Pet Docks Veterinary Hospital (252) 240-3885 5307 Hwy 70 West Morehead City, NC

Morehead Animal Hospital (252) 726-0181 176 Highway 24 East Morehead City, NC

Arendell Animal Hospital (252) 726-4998 213 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC

FIRE, POLICE & RESCUE

For emergencies - dial 9-1-1 NON-EMERGENCIES Emerald Isle Police Indian Beach Police Salter Path Police Pine Knoll Shores Police Atlantic Beach Police

(252) 354-2021 (252) 247-6700 (252) 247-6700 (252) 247-2474 (252) 726-2523

NEED TO GIVE US A CALL? After-Hours Help* Vacation Planners Maintenance Housekeeping Linen Service

252-354-2323 252-354-2323 252-354-6128 252-354-6130 252-646-1723

*Follow the menu prompts to reach our after-hours emergency service for all rental departments including our housekeeping, maintenance and linen teams.

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Is your family staying in one of our exclusive homes? Our Blue Pearl specialist Kris Newman is available to help with any questions or concerns you may have during your stay.

Kris Newman Blue Pearl Specialist (252) 354-1331 krisn@bluewaternc.com

RENTAL GEAR Forget something? Call (252) 354-2323 and speak with our Vacation Planners to rent it! Standard Delivery and Pickup is FREE! Express Beach Gear Delivery is just $20.

Remember: Beach gear of any kind cannot be left on the beach overnight. This includes tents, canopies, chairs, nets, umbrellas, etc. Any items left unattended after 7pm will be confiscated by beach patrol. Please be advised that guests are responsible for all confiscated rental gear.

Call (252) 354-2323 to add gear to your vacation as inventory permits.

Beach Package 2 Chairs & 1 Umbrella $75/week

Beach Chairs $25/week

Beach Umbrellas $35/week

Gas Grills $80/week

Beach Cruisers 3 sizes $60/each per week

Check out the entire selection of rental gear: BluewaterNC.com/rent-beach-gear/

PROMOTIONS & PAYMENT PLANS COMPLIMENTARY HOLD FOR NEXT YEAR

When you have found a home that is perfect for your family, you don’t want to take the chance that it won’t be available for your favorite week! Let us know while you’re here, and we’ll hold it for you until we get rates for the following year. No money is due until the next year’s rates are published in the late Summer. If you need to hold more than one property in advance, there will be a $100.00 non-refundable charged at the time of booking to any Advance reservation made past your first complementary reservation.

LAYAWAY PLAN

All of our homes participate in our breezy interest-free layaway program. You can break your new reservation into 6 payments with no additional fees. We even take care of making the payments automatically, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting each month! Book early to maximize your savings! There is also a 3 Payment Plan Available.

EARLY BIRD AND MILITARY SAVINGS

Do you book in advance and vacation in the spring or fall? You’re perfect to take advantage of our Early Bird savings! Ask your vacation planner if your dates qualify to save more. Are you or a member of your vacationing group an Active Military member? Let us know and you could qualify for additional savings on your next stay.

PETS STAY FREE

Most of our Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals allow your pet to vacation at no additional cost! Find your favorite Pet Friendly Vacation Rental and look for the Pets Stay Free amenity and your four legged friend can stay for free! Available for vacation rental reservations only.

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QUESTIONS PLACES YOU CAN FIND YOUR WIFI NETWORK & PASSWORD

CONNECTING YOUR PHONE & TABLET

NEED MORE HELP?

1. Read the 2 pre-arrival emails you received a few days before check-in 2. Login to the Bluewater App, View Details, and locate “Wifi Network and Password” 3. Check the sticker on the bottom or side of the router located at the vacation rental for the network and password 4. Check the refrigerator or your key packet

1. Open Settings and locate WIFI or Internet 2. Choose the network for your rental 3. Enter the password provided when prompted 4. If you become disconnected: open WIFI or Internet within Settings and “Forget Network” and repeat the above steps

1. Look for the strongest WIFI signal we will need this to troubleshoot 2. Look for our guest network BluewaterNC-Guest and use the password bluewater2323 during your vacation 3. Call our Maintenance Department at 252-354-6128 if you are still unable to connect to WIFI

NORTH CAROLINA’S

PINE KNOLL SHORES

The wide beaches and sound side access make it easy to swim, go shelling, clamming or kayaking along this beautiful stretch of island. The North Carolina Aquarium is located in Pine Knoll Shores and offers a variety of marine species including fish, crabs, sea horses, lionfish and sharks. The sea turtle nursery features an albino turtle named Nimbus! Nature trails offer a walk above a tidal marsh where marine creatures live and shore birds wade looking for food. All in all, it’s a tranquil way to spend the afternoon.

SWANSBORO The home of Hammocks Beach State Park, the “Friendly City by the Sea” offers a historic downtown district overlooking the water. The quaint village atmosphere and historic downtown area offers shopping in an area alive with restaurants, boutiques, gift shops and waterside parks. Host to the Arts by the Sea Festival, the Mullet Festival and multiple fishing tournaments – Swansboro offers some of the best hospitality on the North Carolina coast.

EMERALD ISLE

The outdoorsy adventurous guests to Emerald Isle are in heaven with activities like surfing, kayaking, kiteboarding and paddleboarding. Families can enjoy miles of walking, jogging and bike paths and several nature trails that allow you to enjoy the natural pristine environment with a variety of birds, waterfowl and families of white tail deer. The Point in Emerald Isle is not to be missed when visiting the western shores of Bogue Banks; the sunsets are breathtaking!

SALTER PATH

Known for its history as an old fishing village, Salter Path is different because it is home to a large dune system, excellent beaches, breathtaking sound front views and even a small maritime forest. Family beach cottages are easy to spot as you cruise through Salter Path. Be sure to stop and look at Bogue Sound; as it sparkles a magnificent blue on a bright sunny day.

INDIAN BEACH

Indian Beach is conveniently located in the middle of Bogue Banks. Its central location on the island allows easy access to the restaurants and shopping of Morehead City and Emerald Isle. But above all, you’ll enjoy the quiet calming expanse of soft sands and lush maritime forest.

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ATLANTIC BEACH

Atlantic Beach has a retro “beach-town” feel of days past and has been North Carolina’s “go to” beach since the 1930’s. Located at the eastern end of Bogue Banks, Atlantic Beach features a laid back friendly feel with wide sandy beaches, a boardwalk and a commercial district with plenty of dining and shopping options.

Nature trails, public parks and beach accesses will draw you in. Atlantic Beach is also home to Fort Macon State Park, a historic Civil War fort, which is the most visited state park in North Carolina.

MOREHEAD CITY

Downtown Morehead City has alluring waterfront appeal lined with charter boats, legendary seafood restaurants, charming shops all overlooking Sugarloaf Island. The Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament is held annually in June with crowds, Beaufort, NC gathering daily at the weigh station to see which boat will bring in the biggest blue! Also home of the North Carolina Seafood Festival, held every year the first weekend in October. Vendors line the waterfront with all types of seafood & arts and crafts, along with kid’s rides and activities! Families can also enjoy watching the Morehead City Marlins play baseball at Big Rock Stadium. With multiple shopping centers throughout Morehead City, there’s something for everyone!

BEAUFORT

Beaufort, the 3rd oldest town in North Carolina, is known for its Bahamian and West Indian style architecture and its close ties with a notorious pirate. It offers a beautiful sandy shore as well as stunning waterfront views and many specialty shops and delicious restaurants downtown. Spend a sunny afternoon watching the feral horses from the banks of Beaufort or board a ferry to see them in their unspoiled habitat. Hop atop the English Double-Decker bus for a tour around this historic fishing village to see Blackbeard’s home and the mysterious Old Burial Ground. It will not take you long to see exactly why this coastal community was voted Best Small Town in the USA in 2012.

SEA TURTLE SANCTUARY

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Every summer, the endangered loggerhead sea turtles make their way to our island to nest. Emerald Isle & Atlantic Beach host a Sea Turtle Protection Program with over 100 volunteers! They walk the entire Emerald Isle (12.5 mi) and Atlantic Beach (4.5 mi) shores early every morning searching for evidence of sea turtles coming ashore during the night to lay her eggs. Sea turtles can live to be over 50 years old; however, they have a very low survival rate. Only about one in 1,000 babies will live to have hatchlings of their own.

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Digging in the sand is great fun, but be sure to fill in all of the holes when you are done. Mother turtles can get stuck or injured in them.

Tents, toys, chairs and other beach gear should not be left out overnight. They can be hazardous to mother turtles nesting and new hatchlings.

KEEP OUTSIDE LIGHTS OFF

Any lights on the ocean side of your home should be kept to a minimum. They are a distraction to mother turtles and can keep hatchlings from reaching the water.

Their instinct is to head toward the light, which should be the moon over the ocean, so porch lights and flash lights can send them off in the wrong direction.

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Especially plastic bags, which the turtles think are jellyfish (one of their main food sources!) It can make them sick!

If you should happen to find a mother turtle nesting or a turtle nest hatching, stay back at least 30 feet and turn off your flashlight and avoid camera flashes. Turn off your cell phone ringer and try to stay very quiet. You will get to witness something rare and wonderful!

Biologists and volunteers mark and observe nests.

The nest sites are marked off by flagged tape and a large yellow post with the nest number. Because these are a threatened and endangered species, the Program is not permitted to advertise the exact locations of nests nor the dates of hatching.

However, the stakes and flagging are clearly visible along the beach – just look back towards the dunes, but don’t go too close!

Around the time of hatching, volunteers dig a trench about two feet wide to help guide the baby sea turtles to the ocean. Please do not disturb these trenching areas – these trenches will help guide the hatchlings toward the ocean if the volunteers are not there to help. No one knows the exact time the babies will come out of the nest, so once the trench has been dug, the volunteers will start sitting at the nest from dusk to midnight.

Once the babies are ready, the area is cool and quiet, the nest will start to “boil” – the sand will look like a boiling pot of water! The baby loggerheads will come up from under the sand in groups and venture down to our crystal waters to learn to swim with the current, be a good navigator, be well traveled, and most importantly – age gracefully.

The volunteers do not touch the hatchlings, they just guide them to the ocean. These newborn sea turtles will go towards the brightest thing they see – at night they are guided to the ocean by the glistening light of the moon shining onto the surface of the crashing, foaming waves.

Track the Turtle Hatch Count at: www.bluewaternc.com/ sea-turtles_blog

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KIDS COLORING CONTEST Child’s Name: Child’s Age: Parent/Guardian Phone Number: Parent/Guardian Email: Address:

Bring your completed page to one of our Welcome Desks and pick an instant prize and be entered to win our monthly drawing!

Monthly Drawing Prize: Baby Sea Turtle Stuffed Animal, Bluewater Beach Ball, Year Subscription to Highlights Magazine & your family will win $50 off their future vacation!

Drop off locations

200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle

610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach

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Penguin Plunge in Atlantic Beach First Day Hike at Fort Macon Beaufort’s Clam Chowder Cook-off

Morehead City Marlins Games Begin EmeraldFest Concert Series Begins Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour Kayak for Warriors Race Bogue Banks Kiteboarding Festival Emerald Isle Friday Free Flicks Movie Night in Atlantic Beach Begins

N.C. Seafood Festival Swansboro Mullet Festival Emerald Isle Triathlon Calcutta Wahoo Challenge Carolina Kite Festival War of 1812 Reenactment Gordie McAdams Surf Fishing N.C. Festival By The Sea Town of Emerald Isle Trick or Treat Trunk or Treat at the Aquarium

FEBUARY Carolina Chocolate Festival Art from the Heart Show Hope Missions Empty Bowls Winter Taste of Core Sound Beaufort’s Mardi Gras! on Middle Lane

MARCH Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival Shamrock Run & Roll Swansboro Rotary Oyster Roast Restaurant Week Emerald Isle Marathon

APRIL Newport Pig Pickin’ Bites and Blues Beaufort Wine & Food Festival Vin de Mer Wine Festival Beaufort Historical Site Easter Egg Hunt Emerald Isle & Morehead City Egg Hunts Carteret County Bark for Art

MAY MCAS Cherry Point Air Show Maritime Museum Wooden Boat Show Beaufort Music Festival Crystal Coast Boat Show Atlantic Beach Music Festival Weekend Summer Concert Series Begins Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Fireworks Alive at 5 Outdoor Concerts Begin Crystal Kai SUP Cup Emerald Isle Friday Free Flicks Begin

JULY Fireworks at Bogue Inlet Pier Fireworks at the Atlantic Beach Circle Fireworks in Morehead City and Beaufort Buddy Pelletier Surf Contest Ducks Unlimited Billfish Tournament Emerald Isle Bike Ride Shark Week at the Aquarium Barta Billfish Tournament Story Telling Festival Emerald Isle Friday Free Flicks Movie Night in Atlantic Beach

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O.W.L.S. Sandcastle Contest Beaufort Pirate Invasion Rachel Carson Reserve Field Trips Cyrstal Coast County Fair Summer and Alive at 5 Concerts Wrap-up Movie Night in Atlantic Beach Wraps-up

Morehead City Christmas Festival Crystal Coast Flotilla Festival of Trees Holiday Arts Fair Emerald Isle Santa and a Movie Historic Beaufort Holiday Art Walk Core Sound Decoy Festival Beaufort Claus Pub Crawl Historic Beaufort Candlelight Tour New Year’s Eve Pirate Drop in Beaufort Morehead City New Year’s Crab Pot Drop

SEPTEMBER Atlantic Beach Saltwater Classic Walk to Defeat A.L.S. Crystal Coast Grand Prix Emerald Isle Day-4-Kids Beaufort Brewin’ Craft Beer Festival Fort Macon Reenactment Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament Coastal Cuisine & Craft Beer Festival Beer, Bubbles and BBQ Festival

Beaufort Wine & Food Oyster Roast Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament Annual Antique-A-Thon Emerald Isle Holiday Parade Emerlad Isle Tree Lighting & Flotilla Shop, Savor and Sip Fashion Show Shop Small Business Saturday

Want to know more about events on the coast?

Check out our website for updates and new events throughout the year!

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BUDGET FRIENDLY CAPE LOOKOUT

Lighthouse climbs are open from 9:45am - 4:15pm Wednesday - Sunday A ferry ride to the Cape is $17/ adult and $10/ child. Pack your lunch and drinks and spend the day with nature. There is a beach side of the island with waves and surf as well as a calm sound side.

You will arrive on the sound side and can make the trek for a change of scenery.

Plan to seashell hunt, visit the old village and climb the 188 steps of the Lighthouse. Adult tickets are $8 and $4 for children 12 and under. All climbers need to be at least 44� tall. The National Park hosts free climbing days throughout the year and even some night time events in the off season!

Total cost for a family of 4: $78 Kids 12 and under climb for FREE!

AQUARIUM

Get up close with sharks and the sea turtle at the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit.

Shipwreck dives take place daily at 10:30am and 2:30pm where you can talk to the divers through underwater microphones.

You can also get some salty fresh air and take on the outdoor walking trails that wind through trees and along the marsh to view the wildlife.

Adult tickets are $10.95 and children 3 to 12 are $8.95. Free admissions on MLK Jr. Day and Veterans Day with non perishable food items!

Total cost for a family of 4: $39.80 Kids 2 and under are for FREE!

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ATLANTIC BEACH PARK

915 West Fort Macon Road The park is open 9am to 9pm during the season. If you have young kids, this is a great place to spend the afternoon! Make sure you pack bathing suits!

Free Activities at the park include: The Splash Pad 18 hole mini-golf course ($5- free for kids under 6) Skate Park for skateboards and bikes Large playset, swingset, merry-go-round Basketball goal Low cost Activities at the park: 18 hole mini-golf course (ages 6+) Concessions stand Open 10am - 9pm during the season

Total cost for a family of 4: $20 $5/person Kids 6 and under are FREE!

SUMMER CONCERTS & MOVIES

The Town of Beaufort hosts concerts every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6-8pm from May 31- Aug 2 Downtown Morehead City hosts Alive at 5 every 3rd Thursday of the month at 5pm The Town of Atlantic Beach offers outdoor every Wednesday at dusk at The Pavillion 115 Atlantic Blvd The Town of Emerald Isle hosts weekly music at Emerald Fest June 14 - Aug 16 at 6:30pm. Movies are available every Friday at the community center Downtown Swansboro Swan Fest concert series is on Sundays at 6:30 through the summer

Total cost for a family of 4: FREE

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fresh catch

Nothing says “vacation” like a fabulous meal. Make the most of your time by the sea with some swimmingly fresh seafood. Along the waterfront you’ll find restaurants and bars offering a wide variety of coastal fare.

Want to try your hand at our cuisine? Check out local seafood markets and roadside farmer’s markets to pick some homegrown produce and make some tasty memories. Stumped on what to do with it?

Check out some of our favorite time-tested recipes, passed along through family and friends!

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FA M O U S TA R H E E L HUSHPUPPIES

GRILLED OYSTERS

what's for

dinner

A coastal favorite here in Eastern North Carolina!

From The Sanitary Fish Market

A peck or two of fresh, raw oysters Cocktail sauce Lemons for juice Heat grill to medium-high heat, 350° to 400°. Grill washed oysters on foil for 8 to 10 minutes or until shells open ¼” to ½.” Remove from grill and pry open using an oyster knife. Squeeze lemon juice over the open oysters and serve with cocktail sauce. Just run the knife under the oyster to release!

After you “shuck,” don’t chuck - Shells are recycled to build oyster “reefs” to help repopulate oysters and build new habitats !

1 lb. fine corn meal 1 c. buttermilk 1 egg 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar A pinch of baking soda Stir all ingredients, adding water, to thick consistency. Drop in deep fryer at 375°.

Yield: 6 servings

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T H E F R I E N D LY C IT Y BY T H E S E A

Bordered by the confluent waters of the White Oak River and the Intracoastal Waterway, this beautiful waterfront city offers visitors an unhurried journey through time. It’s a place where seagulls and pelicans lazily float through the Carolina blue sun-kissed skies and gently lapping waves caress sandy shores as they’ve always done. And it’s a playground that abounds in boating, fishing, kayaking, golf, amusements, arts, and little shops and eateries for your eyes and tummies to feast on.

If you are a little more adventurous you might want to go over to Hammocks Beach State Park and take the small pontoon boat ferry over and experience a beach with lots of room. It’s just a couple of miles from Swansboro. The ferry runs either every half hour or hour depending on the day of the week and the time of the year. Hammocks Beach State park has a great kayak or canoe launch point and the waters look perfect for paddling.

Park along Main Street and walk the waterfront for an afternoon. Find delicious spots for breakfast and lunch and enjoy the salty breeze eating on a deck overlooking the water. Pick up new art, antiques or jewelry at the locally owned shops or just take in the sights.

From the unique waterfront shops, boutiques and waterside cafes, to boating, water sports and fishing, Swansboro is a quaint waterfront town with very interesting architecture. Located between Atlantic Beach and Topsail Island, Swansboro offers a laid back coastal atmosphere of Eastern North Carolina for both residents as well as vacationers alike.

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DEEP SEA

THE GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC The Crystal Coast has been named one of the top dive destinations in the world. What makes the our area such a landmark in the diving community and described by many dive enthusiast as “wreck diver’s dream” are the thousands of ship wrecks in our waters.

Some wrecks are located just a few miles from shore in just 30 foot depths. The North Carolina coast have been named “The Graveyard of the Pacific” for being the final resting place for over 2000 vessels.

DIVING THE INDRA The Indra, a Landing Craft Repair Ship, is a very popular inshore dive location sitting in only 60 feet of water and only 10 miles off Emerald Isle. This wreck dive is perfect for beginners and is explored by both locals and visiting divers year-round due to the fact that this is a warm water wreck dive spot thanks to the Gulf Stream. The 328 foot Indra was sunk for an artificial reef in the summer of 1992. Divers are able to see a variety of fish and other aquatic life, as well as an occasional Sand Tiger Shark. Enjoy video from this popular wreck dive site!

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Your Vacation Guide to the Crystal Coast

EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and contains 97 percent of the planet’s water, yet more than 95 percent of the underwater world is unexplored. Here on the crystal coast, you have the perfect opportunity to explore above the waves and a unique underwater world full of well-preserved sunken vessels teeming with sharks, turtles and a rainbow of fish.

LEARN TO DIVE 1. Contact your local dive center and sign up!

2. Study at home before course with the traditional scuba manual or with online courses 3. Schedule in-water skill development training with an instructor. This will take place in a pool or something similar.

4. Test your skills in open water. This step will include a minimum of four open water dives.

5. Get certified, get out there and DIVE! Anyone age 10 and up can get certified!

Watch us dive the Indra on our YouTube Channel!

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WE SPILL ON WHAT'S IN THE ULTIMATE MOM'S BEACH BAG Anti-Bacterial Kill the germs!

Baby Powder Makes cleaning sandy toes & fingers a breeze Eats Pouches are supreme to avoid eating sand.

Pack all your snacks individually!

Frozen Water Bottles Use as an ice pack & let it melt to drink Hair Ties & Hats Keep the hair out of your eyes & the sun off your face & neck. Get a hat with UV protection Mesh Laundry Bag The easiest way to clean the sand from toys Portable Charger Don’t miss capturing a memory due to a red bar Sunscreen & Sunglasses A MUST - no explanation needed. Apply before you hit the beach Towel or Fitted Sheet You can flip a fitted sheet upside down and put coolers on the corners to keep sand off you and your kiddos Wipes They are great for everything Ziplocs For wet bathing suites, snacks, a change of clothes & your phone

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seaside snacks

KEEP YOUR WAVE JUMPERS FUELED Cooler with ice, bottled drinks and water (some frozen for extra cooling power!)

PB&J sandwiches (freezer aisle ones are great!)

Rotisserie or fried chicken Rolled deli meat and cheese Watermelon, grapes or fruit pouches Pretzels, nuts, crackers and goldfish (lunch size bags don’t get sandy!)

Granola bars (no chocolate) Chips and salsa

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GET YOUR FISHING LICENSE Everyone 16 years of age and older are required to have their own individual North Carolina Coastal Recreational Fishing License (NC-CRFL). Some licensed piers such as the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Oceanana Pier require you to purchase a pass to use their facilities and because of this their pass may cover your NC-CRFL.

Emerald Isle The Reel Outdoors K&V Grocery

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BOAT LAUNCHES Emerald Isle Intracoastal Waterway 6800 Emerald Drive Morehead City Intracoastal Waterway 3407 Arendell Street Cedar Point (Swansboro) 144 Cedar Point Boulevard Beaufort (Taylor’s Creek) 2370 Lennoxville Road Harkers Island 1604 Harkers Island Road

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The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway runs over three thousand miles along the east coast of the United States from Massachusetts to Texas.

It is a popular route for both commercial traffic and leisure cruising. Full of bays, lagoons, canals and rivers, it is easily utilized by deep-draft vessels and connects to many inland waterways.

CRUISE

T H E I N T R A C O A S TA L

The portion of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway that runs through North Carolina is no exception – you’ll find barrier islands, inlets and channels running along our coast just waiting to be explored. These marshy waterways are frequently traveled by boat and kayak by locals and visitors alike.

Spend a day exploring some of North Carolina’s stretch of the Waterway and you’ll find not only amazing views and barrier islands and channels, but also fantastic wildlife!

THE INTRACOASTAL

In the spring, you have a chance to catch migrating whales. Year round, but especially when schools of fish are running, (they like to travel the Intracoastal, too!) you’ll see pods of dolphins cruising the coastline. They have been known to swim alongside boats and say hello if you’re especially lucky!

In the marshy areas, you’ll find lots of marine birds like pelicans, gulls and egrets and perhaps even an oyster bed.

Along the barrier islands like Shackleford Banks and Carrot Island, you may also see wild banker ponies. These horses have roamed the beaches for hundreds of years in search of fresh water and food, and are a beautiful sight to behold.

Whether you cruise the waterway by boat or kayak, you’re sure to find the views and experience unforgettable.

The Intracoastal Waterway is one of the largest coastal transportation routes, spanning over three thousand miles. Hundreds of canals, rivers, bays and lagoons support travel, commercial transportation and shipping ports along the eastern seaboard.

Snowbirds love to cruise the Intracoastal when traveling south for the winter to avoid the rougher waters of the open ocean.

Commerical shipments along the waterway include petroleum, foods, building materials and manufactured goods.

North Carolina has 7 lighthouses along the coast visible from the Intracoastal Waterway; Currituck Bank, Bodie Island, Ocracoke, Cape Lookout, Bald Head Island, Oak Island and Cape Hatteras.

The 3,000 mile waterway spans fourteen states from Massachusetts to Texas! The Atlantic Waterway runs just over 1,000 miles.

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CRYSTAL COAST

BEACH ACCESS

Eastern Ocean Regional Access $ 2701 Emerald Drive Bath house, grills and picnic pavilion

Western Ocean Regional Access $ Islander Drive Bath house, grills, volleyball, picnic pavilion

SALTER PATH

PINE KNOLL SHORES

Salter Path Regional Access 1050 Salter Path Road Rest rooms, outdoor showers, picnic tables

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Iron Steamer Regional Access $ 345 Salter Path Road Rest rooms, outdoor showers

Tom Doe Regional Access $ 201 West Atlantic Boulevard Bathhouse, pavilion, playground

HANDICAP BEACH ACCESS

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Channel Drive, Wyndtree Drive, Page Place, Ocean Oaks Drive, Bluewater Drive, Seagull Drive, Western Regional Access, Eastern Regional Access and 3rd Street Park.

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Indian Beach Vehicle Access and Iron Steamer Regional Access.

ATLANTIC BEACH

West Atlantic Regional Access, New Bern Avenue, Henderson Avenue and Fort Macon.

Beach Friendly wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis from local fire departments.

STAYING SAFE

Riptides can occur on any beach where there are waves. If you get caught in a current and feel yourself being pulled out to sea, do not try to fight it. Instead, swim parallel to the beach for a few yards. Most riptides are not very wide. Once you are out of the strong current, swim back to shore.

EMERALD ISLE:

Lifeguards are on duty from 10:00am until 5:00pm during the summer. They are located at the Western and Eastern Regional Beach Accesses. Additional life guards patrol the beach between the two accesses.

ATLANTIC BEACH:

Lifeguards are on duty from 9:00am until 6:00pm during the summer at the Main Beach Public Access, the “Circle”.

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FIVE YEARS AFTER WE WON A $25,000 WEDDING Fallin and Cory won the 2012 Vows on the Beach contest.

Their love story not only illustrated the challenges of finding and holding on to love but also the obstacles a couple faces when one is fulfilling his patriotic duty.

“Cory and I got married in Salter Path at Dream Maker estate on October 28, 2013. We won the ‘Crystal Coast Vows on the Beach Sweepstakes’ through Bluewater, which I had entered via Facebook when Cory was deployed to Afghanistan. My family is in Georgia and his in Maryland, so the Crystal Coast was the perfect mid point for us to share our vows.

Our family and friends still talk about our wedding to this day and say how much fun they had and how beautiful it was. My grandfather officiated the wedding - making the occasion even more meaningful. In addition our personal vows, we shared special vows with Cory’s two sons, Tristan and Canyon, to celebrate the beginning of their family.

We just built a home in Linden, Virginia and welcomed our baby girl, Corsen, to the world January 2nd. Now that our family is complete and we are settled in our new home, we are planning a trip back to Salter Path within the next year and hope to have family pictures taken to capture this new phase of life.”

- Fallin and Cory Hebb

OUR I DO’S TO DAY TRIPS “We got married on the beach in Emerald Isle on April 25, 2009. We both love the area and I have been vacationing with my family on the Crystal Coast since I was a baby. Since our wedding, we traditionally vacation in Emerald Isle for a week every year and enjoy lots of day trips throughout the year. The two hour drive is worth a day in the sand! We now have two kids that love it as much as we do.”

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PARTY OF 3+ KID APPROVED DATES If you can not find a night for just the two of you and the kids will be in tow, here are some date ideas that are totally kid approved!

Take a ferry to Cape Lookout for the day Picnic in the grassy area at Hammocks Beach

FROM NEW ZEALAND TO BALI TO BEAUFORT Both attending college at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Liz Wellons and Mike Waine met in 2005 and began a friendship that would last beyond college. They have remained best friends ever since their first introduction, sharing a love of surfing, exploring and the outdoors.

In December 2016, while attending their mutual friend Robbie Paul’s wedding in New Zealand, they took a leap of faith to follow their dreams. Liz and Mike both quit their jobs and took a year to travel the world together. They visited 20 countries in 10 months; taking in each country’s unique culture through backpacking, surfing, boating and dining on the most interesting eats throughout Europe, Central America and South East Asia.

Sunset dinner cruise in Swansboro or Beaufort Rent bikes from Bluewater and tour the island on the bike path or hit the streets of Beaufort Sip on a local brew while playing foosball, suffleboard or a giant game of Jenga and Connect 4 at Crystal Coast Brewing Company Order a pizza and take it to the AB Splash Pad for some water fun and a round of putt-putt

While vacationing with their parents in a historic home in downtown Beaufort, Mike got down on one knee and proposed to his world traveling partner. Having visited some of the most amazing places in the world, deciding on the location for the backdrop of their vows was easy. The tiny, quaint and charming town of Beaufort, NC was the perfect location to say “I do”.

This May, their wedding will be held along the water at the Watercraft Museum where their friend Robbie Paul will officiate and officially make these two lifelong partners.

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MERMAID TEARS ONE MANS TRASH IS ANOTHER MANS TREASURE Sea Glass, also known as “Mermaid Tears”, is not as uncommon as you may think. Years ago, locals trash which mainly consisted of glass and clay jars would be dumped off-shore in the ocean. After years of this glass churning on the ocean floor, breaking into small pieces allowing the waves and sand to smooth its jagged edges - the tide began to bring it ashore. Today you will find this trash as well polished, smooth sea glass!

Where to find Sea Glass: • Along the beach at low tide • The sandy shores of Beaufort and Harker’s Island • Cape Lookout and Shackelford Banks

Place Cards - Spice up dinner

Tiny Wall Art for the kids!

Jewlery - Sea Glass Bangle

We are swooning over these pastel pieces, customized with your dinner guest names making unique place cards.

Use the pieces you find (or buy) with shells, driftwood and any other treasures you find to make little nautical scenes.

When you find a piece of sea glass you want to show it off - a statement piece of jewelry is a great way to do that!

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22 Gauge Wire - 18” of wire Needle Nose Pliers Bangle, Bracelet or Cuff of your choice

Fine Point Permanent Marker any color Printer & Paper For those of you that are not master calligraphers - type up your guest names in your favorite font and print them out! Lay the name behind the sea glass and just trace with your marker!

Most glass is translucent enough to see right through it. These can be great gifts to take home to remember those home cooked meals on vacation!

If you need to print - call our front desk at either office, we will be happy to help you!

Fine Point Permanent Market E6000 Glue Card stock or Linen Paper Shadowbox or deep Rustic Wooden Frame Plan first what your scene will be. Let your imagination run free. Cut your paper down to fit inside your frame.

Begin adding your treasures. Dab a tiny bit of glue to the back of your sea glass and attach it to your paper. We found it easier to draw each item as we went.

Complete fish with fins and bubbles, jelly fish with tentacles, crabs with pincers and anchors with chains. Once your scene is completely dry, place it inside the frame and show it off!

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Start at one point of the bracelet wrapping 5-7 times then continue to the back side of the glass. From there slowly start to wrap the wire around the glass, tight enough that the glass will not fall out. Allow the wire to guide you naturally around the sea glass. If you try to make it perfect - it will look forced.

With your remaining 5-6 inches of wire finish by wrapping the other side of the bracelet the same number of times to fix the glass to the bangle.

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Some of our favorite ice cream toppings! Find these and much more at the Sweet Spot in Emerald Isle!

Cape Lookout

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TIPS FOR HEALTHY FUN IN THE SUN 11am to 3pm is when the suns rays are strongest.

Use sunblock with a higher protection factor on more exposed areas - nose, ears, chest, top of feet & shoulders.

SOOTHE A SUNBURN

Allow 30 minutes for sunscreen to soak into your skin. Reapply every hour or more often when in the water or sweating.

Keep aloe gel in the fridge for cool relief

80% of skin damage occurs in the first 20 years of life - it’s up to the parents to get a start on a lifetime of protective skin care.

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Brew green or black tea and apply cool compresses soaked in the tea to your skin immediately after coming inside

Sunscreen expires every 2 to 3 years - make sure to check your expiration dates before heading out to the beach!

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Apply diluted apple cider vinegar to your burned area for an instant relief

Keep a great moisturizer on hand for after-sun - keeping your skin hydrated is key to healing quickly from any burns.

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Soak in a bath of warm water with a few drops of peppermint essential oil

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Take it easy on your skin, no scrubbing and use a soft towel to pat dry. Skip shaving for a few days.

If you do get burnt, make sure to drink extra wate. Should you experience any nausea, dizziness, swelling or if your burned area takes on a purple hue, seek medical care from a local urgent care or hospital.

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The Crystal Coast offers a helping hand for everyone to enjoy the sun and sand! The Town of Emerald Isle has beach wheelchairs designed to be used on the sand - at no cost! Our coast also has wheelchair friendly accesses!

Beach wheelchairs are available at the Emerald Isle Fire Department Station One on a first come, first serve basis with limited availability. Unfortunately, reservations cannot be made. The wheelchairs can be picked up after 8AM and must be returned by 7PM each evening. The wheelchairs are free to use, donations are always accepted to allow the town to purchase more and maintain a great upkeep.

Warrior Surf Foundation’s local chapter of Emerald Isle, offers veterans and their families a chance to learn to surf and bond together while in the ocean. The surf camps consist of six once a week private surf lessons and two open surf sessions per week where surfers can practice what they’ve learned and reach out for more help. Register early at www.warriorsurf.org.

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HANDICAP BEACH ACCESS The following accesses on our coast have ramps for easy acceess getting to and from the sand.

EMERALD ISLE Channel Drive, Wyndtree Drive, Page Place, Ocean Oaks Drive, Bluewater Drive, Seagull Drive, Western Regional Access, Eastern Regional Access and 3rd Street Park SALTER PATH & PINE KNOLL SHORES Indian Beach Vehicle Access and Iron Steamer Regional Access ATLANTIC BEACH West Atlantic Regional Access, New Bern Avenue, Henderson Avenue and Fort Macon State Park

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Voted the Best National Park by USA TODAY, the Cape Lookout National Seashore gives you a new way to explore the Crystal Coast. If you are the more adventurous type try hitting the camping scene at Cape Lookout.

Whether it be the Summer or the Fall, you can never go wrong with catching a boat ride or driving onto the island from the Eastern most side. If you are driving, the speed limit is 25 MPH or as posted. Please take note it is recommended for you to lower your tire pressure to about 20-25 pounds when driving on the barrier island.

The island is pretty barren after the last ferry call. But, can you imagine the privacy and the sound of the ocean to fall asleep by! There are bathroom facilities stationed sporadically across the area, but you will have to collect and toss your trash after you depart. Be aware, the mosquitoes and horse flies are more active in the summertime, so you will have to use some preventative methods.

Cape Lookout is one of the only beaches in the area that allows an open fire. Camp fires can only be set up below the high tide line on the flat impacted sand. You need to bring your own firewood, as there is not much that you can forage when you arrive. You may use the sparse driftwood. Please be sure to douse your fire with water, not sand when done.

EXTRA! EXTRA! You can also enjoy sea shell hunting, bird watching, search for the Shackleford Ponies, snorkel on the sound side of the island and the extreme outdoor enthusiast can kayak or paddle board (not recommended for novices).

Over 500,000 people visit Cape Lookout National Seashore annually. The biggest attraction is climbing the Diamond Lady Lighthouse. Make sure you make the climb during your visit.

CLIMB TIMES The lighthouse is open to the public for climbing from mid-May to mid-September.

Wednesday to Sunday from 9:45am-4:15pm

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TO THE COAST Keeping cool on the sultry summer days is easiest with a frosty drink in your hand. Hit the store for the ingredients and ice and let the party begin! Start things off right with a cocktail from our very own local blog sensation, Amy “The Blond Cook�! From the Pinterest-famous Apple Pie Bites to drinks and comfort casseroles, Amy has created a simple recipe for just about anything your family is craving. Check out her one-of-a-kind cocktail just for Bluewater and visit her website for recipes and mouthwatering photos of her creations!

BLUEWATER BREEZE COCKTAIL 1 1/2 oz. vodka 1 1/2 oz. coconut rum 1 c. coconut water 1 T blue curacao

1 T cream of coconut 1/4 c. pineapple juice Pineapple and maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

In a shaker with ice, pour vodka, coconut rum, coconut water, blue curacao and cream of coconut. Shake vigorously and pour into a glass. Top with pineapple juice and garnish with pineapple wedge and or maraschino cherry, if desired.

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CHERRY LIME MULES

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1 banana

1/4 c sugar

8 oz ginger beer

1 T black cherry juice

1/2 c pineapple juice

1 banana

1/2 c coconut milk

2 oz rum

1 1/2 oz. vodka

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3 cups ice

1 lime, juiced

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1/2 c sugar

Blend all ingredients until smooth and pour into frosted glasses.

Note: Tastes best when enjoyed on a patio overlooking the ocean!

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Combine all ingredients and pour over ice in chilled copper mugs. Garnish with sliced limes and cherries.

In a blender combine all but the ginger ale. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and pour into a glass baking dish. Cover and freeze overnight. Let stand 15 minutes and scrape 3/4 cup of slush into a glass.

Top with ginger ale. Adults can add 3/4 cup of your favorite rum to the blender!

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DELICIOUS DESSERT RECIPES FROM OUR VACATION GUESTS YUM-E BANANA PUDDING By: Michelle M.

1 (5 oz.) package vanilla instant pudding mix 2 cups cold milk 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 (11 oz.) box vanilla wafers 8 oz. thawed Cool Whip 5 - 6 vine ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

FRUIT PIZZA By: Kristina C.

1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. of: vanilla extract, lemon extract, salt, baking powder & baking soda TOPPINGS: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup whipped topping 1 firm banana, sliced 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 can (8 oz) mandarin oranges, drained 2 kiwifruit, peeled and thinly sliced 1/3 cup fresh blueberries

DIRECTIONS In a large mixing bowl beat together vanilla pudding mix and milk for 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken. Blend in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and fold in the thawed Cool Whip.

In a 13 x 9 x 2 glass dish layer the bottom with vanilla wafers, add a layer of sliced bananas over top of wafers. Pour enough pudding mixture over top of the first layer of wafers and bananas to cover, leaving some pudding for more layers.

Repeat layers of wafers, bananas and pudding.

End with a few wafers on top. Cover and chill in refrigerator for several hours.

SAND BUCKETS

This is a super fun treat for little ones!

By: Tanya E. 1 box vanilla wafers 2 Oreo cookies (optional for realistic “sand”) 2 (3.4 oz.) package vanilla instant pudding mix 3 cups cold milk 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed Candy for decoration Buckets or cups DIRECTIONS

GLAZE: 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup orange juice

Blend wafers and Oreos in a food processor or blender under finely crushed. Set aside.

DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Layer the “sand” and pudding mixture in cups (or tiny sand bucket if you’re feeling fancy!) and end with a top “sand” layer. Decorate with gummy fish, sharks, worms, bears, mini toothpick unbrellas and anything else your heart desires!

Press dough into a greased 12- to 14-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Cream together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until set. Stir pudding mix into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in Cool Whip.

GRAPE SALAD

**For a large crowd, layer this in a large sand bucket and serve with the shovel!

By: Krystal S.

For glaze, combine sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Stir in the water and orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

2 lbs of red grapes 2 lbs of green grapes 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup crushed pecans

For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Add whipped topping; mix well. Spread over crust.

Arrange fruit on top. Brush glaze over fruit. Store in the refrigerator.

DIRECTIONS Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and top with brown sugar and pecans.

Do you have a family favorite you’d like to share?

Post it on our Facebook page and it might get published in next year’s Beacon!

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BREWING IT UP

Here on our coast our beer aficionados have been brewing up all kinds of new brews and tap rooms!

From Beaufort to Swansboro, you can drink your way through a colorful assortment of locally crafted beers and world wide flavors. Sit with friends among the brewing tanks or grab a glass topped with foam in front of an endless wall of taps. We have anything from large event friendly brew houses to intimate microbreweries popping up all along the coast. You just have to find the one that suits your vibe for the day or night.

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Lots of our breweries are even having “Bend and Brew” events where you can pay for a yoga class and then grab a specialty brew afterwards. Nothing like warming up for a cold one! Crystal Coast Brewing Company has plenty of similar events including trivia nights that have been known to call for a packed house and lots of shenanigans. There are also quite a few spaces that are family friendly with lots of space and games for little ones to run around. Be sure to visit during live music nights on the weekend - check social media pages for the businesses below to find what events will be happening during your stay on the Crystal Coast.

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Crystal Coast Brewing Co. The Growler Bar AB Bottle Co. Idle Hour

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Goose Creek Growler Co.

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Shortway Brewing Bogue Sound Distillery

SALTER PATH Anchor Drafthouse

BEAUFORT

Mill Whistle Brewing Fishtowne

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Crystal Coast Brewing Co. Promiseland Market Tight Lines Pub

SWANSBORO

Bake Bottle and Brew Harrika’s Brew Haus

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See and do exciting things at the NC Aquarium! See incredible animals from the mountains to the sea. Watch river otters play, touch a stingray, see a rare white sea turtle or look a shark in the eye. Explore shipwrecks – without getting wet!

When you’re looking for fun and great family atmosphere, head to a local escape room! Teams of 2 to 6 have to work together in order to solve puzzles, and find secret passages to escape within the 60 minutes.

The Crystal Coast has plenty of places to dine with mouthwatering food and tons of places to go on a shopping spree! Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Swansboro and Beaufort are all great places to grab a bite to eat or to shop until you drop.

Cook up a Seafood Boil

Head to the closest seafood market and load up on supplies for a seafood boil. Don’t forget the newspaper and very large pot!

Be Creative with Indoor Crafts

Create a scrapbook with beach photos. Use shells, sea glass and other treasures found on the beach to create your own masterpieces. Visit our Pinterest for great craft ideas!

Visit the Maritime Museum The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort reflects coastal life and interprets lighthouses and lifesaving stations, the seafood industry, motorboats, and more.

Studies in marine life, science, and ecology are available for all ages.

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Visit our Local Library

These movie theaters are perfect when it’s a rainy day at the beach! Hit the snack bar for hot & tasty popcorn, sweet candy and a drink! If you’re interested in a quaint, hometown atmosphere with friendly staff, this is your place. If your beach house has a private theater - you don’t have to leave the comfort of home!

Bogue Banks Library located in Pine Knoll Shores, is the perfect rainy day getaway. Grab your favorite book and find a cozy spot to read. Storytime for kids daily and puzzles for all ages!

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horses. Because of this, select female horses are given birth control to keep a healthy population

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Voted "The Coolest Small Town in America" by Budget Travel, the historic town ”Bo-furt” was established in 1722 as a seaport with the right to collect customs. During the American Revolution it was the third largest port in the state.

Beaufort features more than 100 historic homes, a two-acre Historical Site that interprets the town’s colonial maritime heritage in nine houses and buildings dating from 1732 to 1859.

The site offers classes, workshops and events throughout the year, as well as guided tours of the Historic Site that depart the Safrit Historical Center (at the south end of the historic site).

Another popular event is the Beaufort Ghost Walk, which won the Crystal Coast’s “#1 Attraction” and “Best Tour Guide”. The tour is an after dark walk, accompanied by chilling stories of murderous pirates, unexplained happenings, ghost ships and haunted houses. The Ghost Walk takes about 45 minutes, and one of the stops includes The Hammock House, one of Beaufort’s many haunted houses and once the home of Blackbeard the Pirate.

Be sure to pay a visit to the North Carolina's Maritime Museum to learn about our Maritime history, or if are an adventurous water enthusiast, you can go kayaking, parasailing or take a paddle board lesson. With several guided tours and activities available you will never be short of amusement and rich history on the Beaufort waterfront.

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