Carteret County, NC

North Carolina

Photo provided by The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority.
Photo provided by The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority.
Photo provided by The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority.
Photo provided by The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority.
Photo provided by The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority.

Popular cities in Carteret County

Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach
Known for Beaches, Sea and Fishing
Explore Atlantic Beach: its beaches, sunrises, fishing, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Macon State Park
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Emerald Isle
Emerald Isle
Known for Beaches, Sea and Islands
Emerald Isle is calling! Discover its beaches, island views, sunsets, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
Sunset and Fisherman’s Park
Beaufort
Known for Dining, Walking and Beaches
Experience relaxing Beaufort: its beaches, history, marina, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • North Carolina Maritime Museum
Morehead City showing a lighthouse, general coastal views and tranquil scenes
Morehead City
Known for Beaches, Sea and Fishing
With its shipwrecks just offshore and fresh seafood just off the boat, it is easy to see why visitors flock to this coastal North Carolina city.
Bob's sinkhole at Croatan. There's an interesting explanation to this natural phenomenon there too.
Newport
Known for Relaxing, Sunrises and Sunsets
Escape to relaxing Newport! Enjoy its forests, sunrises, and hiking.
This Eastern NC town is where you can take the ferry to the Outer Banks.  Ocracoke Island is 2 hours away and then you can take another ferry to Cape Hatteras which has beautiful beaches.
Cedar Island
Venture to sights like Cedar Island Beach and Cedar Island as you discover Cedar Island.