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Summer Activities on the Crystal Coast

By: Mary Cheatham King / 06 Feb 2025

This glimpse of warmer weather has us daydreaming about our favorite time of year on the Crystal Coast. Here are a few of our favorite things to do on a sunny summer day.

+Boat days at Cape Lookout National Seashore 

+After work drinks on the deck at Bahia Beach House and Surf Bar

+A Taylor's Creek Boat tour with friends and family with Happy Day's Boat Tours

+Beach mornings with our pups in Emerald Isle

+A Saturday stroll in historic downtown Beaufort.

Ready to be on a permanent vacation? Check out these MCKRE listings that we would love to spend the summer at (or all year around!). Click on each listing below to learn more!

 

1. 101 Hamilton Lane, Hubert
This serene waterfront escape sits on the Intracoastal Waterway, with your private dock and jet ski, downtown Swansboro is just minutes away! After a day in the sun and saltwater, take in stunning sunsets from the deck and enjoy a breezy summer evening. 

 

2. 129 Heverly Drive E&W, Emerald Isle
This beachfront duplex is the perfect spot to gather with friends and family and enjoy one of the best beaches in the Carolinas. Both sides offer private beach access and stunning views. With the option to purchase a single side, the potential is endless!

 
 

3.  307 Oxton Place, Newport

From the stunning sound views to the marina amenities of Cannonsgate, this waterfront home is a boater's dream. Spend your summer days on a sand bar or out fishing in the early summer mornings. The best part? The sunset from the back porch at the end of the day. A boat slip is available for purchase with the home.  

 

4. Smugglers Cove 107, Atlantic Beach

Enjoy the convenience of beach-side, first-floor living on Atlantic Beach. This charming condo puts the beach in your backyard so you can enjoy summers on the Crystal Coast to the fullest!

 

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