Will's Guidebook
Food scene
Great food - arrive ASAP since there is usually a wait!
92 locals recommend
Amos Mosquito's Restaurant
703 E Fort Macon RdGreat food - arrive ASAP since there is usually a wait!
Idle Hour Biergarten
153 Atlantic BlvdShort walk from the house, great food and drinks, live music
Great restaurant in Beaufort (not kid friendly), get the saganaki (flaming cheese appetizer)
84 locals recommend
Beaufort Grocery
117 Queen StGreat restaurant in Beaufort (not kid friendly), get the saganaki (flaming cheese appetizer)
The Island Grille
401 Money Island DrTasty food and drinks only a few steps away from the house!
Atlantic beach coffee
1010 W Fort Macon RdGood coffee and giant cinnamon rolls
Great ice cream from an eastern NC Jersey cow dairy farm.
7 locals recommend
Simply Natural Creamery Morehead City
4950 Arendell StGreat ice cream from an eastern NC Jersey cow dairy farm.
Crystal Coast Brewing Company
219 W Fort Macon RdEasy walk from the house
RedFish Grill & Bar
711 Evans StGreat fresh seafood and drinks.
Bahia Beach House & Surf Bar
208 West DriveEasy walk from the house - make reservations!
Sub Tropics
126 E Fort Macon RdSuperb place for subs and sandwiches only a few blocks away.
Venice Italian Kitchen
407 Atlantic Beach CausewayCasual tasty Italian restaurant, great for takeout too
Funky place with great selection of burritos and tacos, great for takeout.
11 locals recommend
Dank Burrito
4135 Arendell StFunky place with great selection of burritos and tacos, great for takeout.
Social Q Smokehouse
Amazing beef brisket and lots of other options including eastern NC style BBQ
The Shark Shack
Awesome quick lunch in Atlantic Beach
Table 9 Seafood Restaurant
Great restaurant for seafood and other things, make a reservation
New place in Morehead with excellent coffee drinks and breakfast bakery items
Reed's Coffee + Art + Framing
New place in Morehead with excellent coffee drinks and breakfast bakery items
Walk down the beach to the pier for breakfast
32 locals recommend
Oceanana Pier & Pier House Restaurant
700 E Fort Macon RdWalk down the beach to the pier for breakfast
Sightseeing
Historic fortress at the end of Atlantic Beach, open to the public for touring.
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdHistoric fortress at the end of Atlantic Beach, open to the public for touring.
Interesting museum with free admission, part of Blackbeard’s ship is here.
75 locals recommend
North Carolina Maritime Museum
315 Front StInteresting museum with free admission, part of Blackbeard’s ship is here.
Old Burying Ground
411 Ann StHistoric cemetery in Beaufort with a self-guided tour.
Interesting exhibits and great activity for the kids!
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdInteresting exhibits and great activity for the kids!
Short drive to nice beach with calm water, great for small kids
10 locals recommend
Radio Island Public Beach Access
65-101 Olde Towne Yacht Club DrShort drive to nice beach with calm water, great for small kids
Can access by boat or ferry. Great place for swimming, hiking and nature watching. If you are adventurous you can follow the trail across the island to the ocean side.
87 locals recommend
Shackleford Banks
Can access by boat or ferry. Great place for swimming, hiking and nature watching. If you are adventurous you can follow the trail across the island to the ocean side.
Beautiful place accessible by boat or ferry. Great beach for swimming and fishing. Lighthouse tours are available on only certain days - check park service website.
54 locals recommend
Cape Lookout
Beautiful place accessible by boat or ferry. Great beach for swimming and fishing. Lighthouse tours are available on only certain days - check park service website.
Supermarket and food
Full meals to go with 24 hour notice, great way to feed a large crowd at home
24 locals recommend
The Friendly Market
205 Friendly RdFull meals to go with 24 hour notice, great way to feed a large crowd at home
Atlantic Beach Seafood and Fresh Market
415 Atlantic Beach CausewayGreat fresh seafood place, tuna steaks for the grill …
AB Bottle Co.
311 Atlantic Beach CausewayNice selection of beer and friendly atmosphere
MF Chappell Wine Merchant
Excellent wine selection and great service
Boat and fishing
For 10 dollars you can launch here and keep trailer on site during your stay, nightly rate for boat slip.
Anchorage Marina
517 E Fort Macon RdFor 10 dollars you can launch here and keep trailer on site during your stay, nightly rate for boat slip.
Chasin Tails Outdoors Bait & Tackle
709 Atlantic Beach CausewayGreat place for fishing supplies and bait
Almost Southern Marine
Arendell StreetGreat place for boat supplies / service in Morehead
Newport River Pier and Ramp
Favorite public boat ramp to use with several ramps and lots of parking
Sound Side Pier
Small pier on the sound side where you can fish, launch a kayak, or watch the sunset
Oceanana Pier & Pier House Restaurant
Activities
Atlantic Beach Town Park
915 W Fort Macon RdSalty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed DrLost Treasure Golf & Raceway
976 Salter Path RdBattle Works Tactical Laser Tag
1010 W Fort Macon RdGame On Escape Rooms
2302-F Arendell St