Best 58 things to do in Beaufort, NC

Explore coastal waterways and Rachel Carson Reserve as the sky shifts at sunset

Enjoy a narrated sunset cruise with dolphin spotting and an hour on Shackleford Banks.

Shell and snorkel among shallow tidal pools at low tide

Cruise Beaufort’s back bays and look for dolphins at sunset

Explore low-tide pools and watch for dolphins from the water

Tour two islands for sand dollars and a chance to spot wild horses

Get hands-on local navigation help with Captain Mark from Atlantic Beach

Rent a 4-seat 4WD UTV and explore more of Cape Lookout

Private 4-hour chill-out charter with beach swim time

Take a private boat to Cape Lookout Lighthouse and explore its museum

Cruise private coastal waterways past Beaufort, barrier islands, and wild-horse habitat

Explore Cape Lookout’s islands, lighthouse grounds, and coastal waterways

Search for sand dollars, explore Shackleford Banks, and visit Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Cruise the Crystal Coast at sunset on a private boat

Private boat cruise and guided walk on Rachel Carson Reserve

Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway to Swansboro with stops at Spooners Creek and Gull Harbor

Teach young kids to fish, search for shark teeth, and enjoy island play

Cruise Bogue Sound with a USCG-licensed captain, with time for island exploring

Cruise Bogue Sound and anchor near islands and sandbars at your own pace

Private sunset cruising with dolphin-watching opportunities on Emerald Isle waters

Take the authorized ferry straight to Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Cruise at sunset with a 1-hour Cape Lookout stop

Start your day on a BYOB tiki boat with a licensed captain and calm Crystal Coast views.

Cruise the Crystal Coast on a tiki boat with BYOB and views of wild horses