Travel Lens
A historic Crystal Coast waterfront town with wild horses, pirate lore and plenty of sailing.
Stroll the harbor-front boardwalk past boutiques, cafés and restaurants, with scenic water views at every turn.
Wander an early-1700s cemetery of weathered tombstones and tales, including a little girl said to be buried in a rum barrel.
See Queen Anne’s Revenge shipwreck artifacts, coastal wildlife and shell displays, and learn the region’s pirate history.
Take a short boat ride from downtown to this 8.5-mile barrier island to shell and watch wild horses roam free.
Across Taylor’s Creek, this 2,300-acre reserve of marshes, beaches and tidal flats shelters wild horses and many birds.
Dive among schools of fish and explore shipwrecks in Beaufort’s rich marine waters.
Choose a sunrise or sunset cruise on the Crystal Coast, or a full-day sail to Cape Lookout.
Try Southern cooking at Clawson’s on Front Street, fresh seafood at The Dock House or a burger at Royal James Café.
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