In this sweeping guide to North Carolina's beautiful coastal area, readers will find history, unspoiled beaches, great weather, plus complete travel and relocation information. 7 maps. 64 photos.

The beautiful Central Coast of North Carolina, also known as the Crystal Coast, includes the towns of Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, New Bern, Havelock, and more. Wander miles of open beaches, fish in the Gulf Stream, sleep within sight of the water, explore historic districts, shop in charming waterfront communities, raise sails into coastal winds, and dine on the freshest seafood available. Do it all and more in North Carolina’s Central Coast and New Bern

This complete guidebook explores the area often referred to as the Crystal Coast -- Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Salter Path, Pine Knoll Shores, Beaufort. Morehead, New Bern and neighboring coastal communities (and, of course, marinas). Discover the best places to enjoy fresh seafood, pay less for bike rentals, participate in educational and fun activities with the kids or just relax and enjoy the unsurpassed scenery.

New Look for Insiders’ Guide Series We’ve rolled-out a new design this year for the highly popular Insiders’ Guide series. This acclaimed travel series that has sold more than a million copies boasts a new look, focusing on high-end photography of each book’s subject. We’ve removed all text but the title from the cover, allowing for the cover photo to be the main focus. Each title’s spine will feature bright bands of color representing the breadth of travel our readers enjoy, and making for a striking appearance when books in the series are shelved together. Look for this eye-catching redesign at a bookstore near you!

The Insiders’ Guide to North Carolina’s Central Coast and New Bern takes you to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, where sparking waters and clean, quiet beaches make for the perfect family vacation. It also takes you to the historic towns of Beaufort and New Bern and many other charming waterfront towns in the area. This is the only comprehensive travel and newcomer guidebook to this tourist destination and its quiet year-round communities. This book offers readers everything they need to know about the area and is a must-have for anyone interested in visiting or relocating to North Carolina’s Central Coast or New Bern. It’s packed with details for visitors, including shopping, dining, accommodations and things to do. It also includes invaluable information for relocators, such as education, healthcare, retirement, real estate and more.

The annually updated Insiders Guide. to North Carolinas Central Coast and New Bern is this areas most complete source of travel and newcomer information

Explore Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina and Kure Beaches, The South Brunswick Islands, Topsail Island and more. This book offers tourists and newcomers rich culture, incredible golf, history, magnificent natural beauty, and unspoiled beaches.

Uncover the history, unspoiled beaches, charming people, and great weather of the Crystal Coast. Includes the towns of Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, New Bern, Havelock, and more.