Welcome to Crystal Coast

Discover the Crystal Coast, a 30-mile stretch of North Carolina coastline that begins at the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and includes the barrier island communities of Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, Indian Beach, and Emerald Isle. Let the Crystal Coast Discovery Map help you plan your trip and show the way to all the must-see destinations in the area, from historic sites to scuba diving. New Bern, Beaufort, Morehead City, and Swansboro offer history, museums, dining, beaches, shopping, fishing, lodging, and family fun!