Kristin's Guidebook
Food scene
Please note—restaurants closer to the beach are generally going to have wait times in the summer
NEWPORT—They use counter culture coffee for the best cup of joe in the area. It’s a great lunch spot too! We walk here from the Coastal Cottage.
Stable Grounds Coffee
222 Chatham StNEWPORT—They use counter culture coffee for the best cup of joe in the area. It’s a great lunch spot too! We walk here from the Coastal Cottage.
El Mexicano Tacos & Tequila
133 East Chatham StreetNEWPORT—The chunky guacamole is my favorite!
Cox Family Ice Cream
246 Chatham StreetNEWPORT
MOREHEAD CITY—Our best tapas in the area are here at Circa 81. Check out their nightly drink specials. My favorite is $5 mojito night! Their blueberry yum yum dessert is amazing.
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Circa 81
4650 Arendell StMOREHEAD CITY—Our best tapas in the area are here at Circa 81. Check out their nightly drink specials. My favorite is $5 mojito night! Their blueberry yum yum dessert is amazing.
NEW BERN—In my opinion, this is the best restaurant downtown. Their cocktails are delicious.
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Cypress Hall
219 Middle StNEW BERN—In my opinion, this is the best restaurant downtown. Their cocktails are delicious.
BEAUFORT—We love grabbing brunch at Beau Gro. Brunch is laid back. Their dinner is white table cloth and is delicious, as well. Get the flaming cheese!
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Beaufort Grocery
117 Queen StBEAUFORT—We love grabbing brunch at Beau Gro. Brunch is laid back. Their dinner is white table cloth and is delicious, as well. Get the flaming cheese!
BEAUFORT—Getting up early for breakfast? Make a reservation online for early dining. I believe they open at 7am. They have an amazing deck with views. You may even see wild horses on the island adjacent. Parking here is tricky. You either have to valet or walk a bit. The restaurant is in the hotel. They serve dinner too, I’m just a fan of their breakfast/brunch. Also, it looks a bit intimidating, but is fairly family friendly with little ones.
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34° North Restaurant
2440 Lennoxville RdBEAUFORT—Getting up early for breakfast? Make a reservation online for early dining. I believe they open at 7am. They have an amazing deck with views. You may even see wild horses on the island adjacent. Parking here is tricky. You either have to valet or walk a bit. The restaurant is in the hotel. They serve dinner too, I’m just a fan of their breakfast/brunch. Also, it looks a bit intimidating, but is fairly family friendly with little ones.
MOREHEAD CITY—Celebrating something? Happycakes won Cupcake Wars. They’re legit. Check out their daily flavors online. They offer a gluten free option on Saturdays, if you get there early.
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Happycakes Cupcakery
278 NC-24MOREHEAD CITY—Celebrating something? Happycakes won Cupcake Wars. They’re legit. Check out their daily flavors online. They offer a gluten free option on Saturdays, if you get there early.
ATLANTIC BEACH—This restaurant is a order at the window and hang out in the grass kind of place. It is kid friendly and has a few yard games. I’m not sure why the pictures are of an apparel shop. It’s down the road.
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Atlantic Beach Surf Shop
515 W Fort Macon RdATLANTIC BEACH—This restaurant is a order at the window and hang out in the grass kind of place. It is kid friendly and has a few yard games. I’m not sure why the pictures are of an apparel shop. It’s down the road.
ATLANTIC BEACH—Idle Hour is so cute and kid friendly. You sit in an area that has sand. So, kids are fairly entertained. Also, it’s technically a Biergarten. They have great food and drinks.
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Idle Hour Biergarten
153 Atlantic BlvdATLANTIC BEACH—Idle Hour is so cute and kid friendly. You sit in an area that has sand. So, kids are fairly entertained. Also, it’s technically a Biergarten. They have great food and drinks.
MOREHEAD CITY—A great place to grab breakfast! It has a southern, comfort kind of feel.
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The Banks Grill
2900 Arendell StMOREHEAD CITY—A great place to grab breakfast! It has a southern, comfort kind of feel.
Cox Family Restaurant
4109 Arendell StMOREHEAD CITY—Hearty, southern home cooking feel
Kountry Kitchen
5380 U.S. 70MOREHEAD CITY—near Newport, the name says it all
MOREHEAD CITY—Best seafood meal on the Morehead City waterfront, imo. They have outdoor seating and a bar area, as well.
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RedFish Grill & Bar
711 Evans StMOREHEAD CITY—Best seafood meal on the Morehead City waterfront, imo. They have outdoor seating and a bar area, as well.
MOREHEAD CITY—Dine outside on the covered deck or enjoy a drink upstairs. This a great place to catch a game, as well.
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Sugarloaf Island Deli & Yellowfin Pub
501 Evans StMOREHEAD CITY—Dine outside on the covered deck or enjoy a drink upstairs. This a great place to catch a game, as well.
Gear
From fishing to prepping for time on the beach, you may need some gear.
ATLANTIC BEACH—Marsh’s has all your beach day necessities. They also have some super cute clothing to browse.
Marsh's Surf Shop
615 Atlantic Beach CausewayATLANTIC BEACH—Marsh’s has all your beach day necessities. They also have some super cute clothing to browse.
ATLANTIC BEACH—They’ll get you set with a rod, reel, and live bait. Check them out, if you plan to fish.
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Chasin Tails Outdoors Bait & Tackle
709 Atlantic Beach CausewayATLANTIC BEACH—They’ll get you set with a rod, reel, and live bait. Check them out, if you plan to fish.
MOREHEAD CITY—EJW is an outdoor gear store. From prepping to fish to grabbing a pair of designer sunglasses, they’ve got you covered.
EJW Outdoors, Inc.
4060 Arendell StreetMOREHEAD CITY—EJW is an outdoor gear store. From prepping to fish to grabbing a pair of designer sunglasses, they’ve got you covered.
MOREHEAD CITY—A great place to stop in for tackle. They also carry some apparel.
Sportsmans Wholesale
184 North Carolina 24MOREHEAD CITY—A great place to stop in for tackle. They also carry some apparel.
Family Fun
PINE KNOLL SHORES—The aquarium is a fun treat for kiddos and adults. I learn so much, every time I go. There’s also a walking trail out back to tire those little ones out.
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North Carolina Aquarium sa Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdPINE KNOLL SHORES—The aquarium is a fun treat for kiddos and adults. I learn so much, every time I go. There’s also a walking trail out back to tire those little ones out.
SALTER PATH—This is a fun place to take the family mini golfing. There are go carts, as well!
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Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
976 Salter Path RdSALTER PATH—This is a fun place to take the family mini golfing. There are go carts, as well!
CAPE CARTERET—Take the family bowling, if the weather isn’t nice. There’s also putt putt and a driving range.
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Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin DrCAPE CARTERET—Take the family bowling, if the weather isn’t nice. There’s also putt putt and a driving range.
Salty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed DrEMERALD ISLE
MOREHEAD CITY—Bad weather day and have small children? Start your day at Kidz at Play. They have waffles and coffee! Also, the littles will get their wiggles out. Sign up for a playtime online before going, to make sure there is space!
Kidz at Play Family Cafe
MOREHEAD CITY—Bad weather day and have small children? Start your day at Kidz at Play. They have waffles and coffee! Also, the littles will get their wiggles out. Sign up for a playtime online before going, to make sure there is space!
Hiking
ATLANTIC BEACH—Hike the (about) 3 mile loop for the best views or enjoy the year-round free parking for beach access. Note, this is a state park and does not allow alcohol.
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Parke ng Estado ng Fort Macon
2303 E Fort Macon RdATLANTIC BEACH—Hike the (about) 3 mile loop for the best views or enjoy the year-round free parking for beach access. Note, this is a state park and does not allow alcohol.
NEWPORT—A fun hike through the woods opens up to a lake. There’s also a tree that makes a loop on the trail (see picture).
Patsy Pond Nature Trail
3614 NC-24NEWPORT—A fun hike through the woods opens up to a lake. There’s also a tree that makes a loop on the trail (see picture).
Local Farms
Newport is home to many great farms. Depending on the time of year, you can schedule a tour, pick strawberries, or order some local meat.
NEWPORT—Pick up some local eggs and chicken. They also offer beef products from another local cattle farmer. Make sure to check pick up dates and locations, when ordering!
Shenk Family Farm
842 Chatham StreetNEWPORT—Pick up some local eggs and chicken. They also offer beef products from another local cattle farmer. Make sure to check pick up dates and locations, when ordering!
NEWPORT—The best produce stand right down the road from the Coastal Cottage. Go by to check out their fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Willis Farm
310 Willis Farm RoadNEWPORT—The best produce stand right down the road from the Coastal Cottage. Go by to check out their fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables.
NEWPORT—Grab some fresh strawberries or watermelon, depending on the season! They offer other great options, as well.
Garner Farms Inc
173 Sam Garner RoadNEWPORT—Grab some fresh strawberries or watermelon, depending on the season! They offer other great options, as well.
BEAUFORT—A thriving farmers market in the most charming town.
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Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market
402 Courthouse SquareBEAUFORT—A thriving farmers market in the most charming town.
Farmer's Market
421 S Front StNEW BERN—A cute market in historic downtown New Bern.
Local Drinks
NEWPORT—Grab a local beer and head out back for yard games. We walk here from the Coastal Cottage.
Shortway Brewing Company
230 Chatham StreetNEWPORT—Grab a local beer and head out back for yard games. We walk here from the Coastal Cottage.
MOREHEAD CITY—The best cocktails are at AR. We love a cucumber collins on a hot summer night!
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Arendell Room
715 Arendell StMOREHEAD CITY—The best cocktails are at AR. We love a cucumber collins on a hot summer night!
MOREHEAD CITY—Jack’s gets wild. This is the place to go dancing. They have pizza upstairs, as well, with a great view. There may be a cover charge.
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Jack's Waterfront Bar, Wood Fired Kitchen & Rooftop Event Venue
513 Evans StMOREHEAD CITY—Jack’s gets wild. This is the place to go dancing. They have pizza upstairs, as well, with a great view. There may be a cover charge.