Carteret County, NC

North Carolina

A lighthouse with a black and white striped pattern, surrounded by trees and a wooden boardwalk.
A historic fort with a flagpole, a flag, and a grassy courtyard.
A beach with a white house and a black and white lighthouse.
Sailboats on calm water with a lighthouse in the background.
A beach with a person sitting on the sand, a lighthouse, and a house in the background.

Popular cities in Carteret County

Emerald Isle
Known for Beaches, Sea and Islands

Reasons to visit

  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
  • Emerald Plantation
Atlantic Beach
Known for Beaches, Sea and Fishing

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Macon State Park
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
  • Anchorage Marina
Beaufort
Known for Dining, Walking and Beaches

Reasons to visit

  • Beaufort Historic Site
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum
  • Town Creek Marina

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