Eleanor’s Beaufort Area Guidebook
Food scene
Fantastic food and phenomenal service. Wine list is quite good. You can eat outside on the water or inside, and the upper deck offers stunning sunset views.
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MOONRAKERS
326 Front StFantastic food and phenomenal service. Wine list is quite good. You can eat outside on the water or inside, and the upper deck offers stunning sunset views.
Creative chef offers delicious, fresh entrees. Highly recommend staying for dessert!
City Kitchen definitely requires an advance reservation. During the spring and fall, when the wind can be unpredictable, sometimes tables will open up outside at the last minute on an unexpectedly calm day. Try ringing them at 2:00 if you know the winds are changing and see if they can fit you in.
You can always try the Tiki bar on the docks. Bartender James is always up for conversation, and he makes the best Painkiller in town! Limited menu on offer, too!
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City Kitchen
114 A Town Creek DrCreative chef offers delicious, fresh entrees. Highly recommend staying for dessert!
City Kitchen definitely requires an advance reservation. During the spring and fall, when the wind can be unpredictable, sometimes tables will open up outside at the last minute on an unexpectedly calm day. Try ringing them at 2:00 if you know the winds are changing and see if they can fit you in.
You can always try the Tiki bar on the docks. Bartender James is always up for conversation, and he makes the best Painkiller in town! Limited menu on offer, too!
Wine game is strong here! Food is truly amazing, and the menu offers small plates that I often get as my meal. PLEASE leave room for dessert! A nice selection of hand-crafted cocktails here, too.
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Aqua Restaurant
114 Middle LnWine game is strong here! Food is truly amazing, and the menu offers small plates that I often get as my meal. PLEASE leave room for dessert! A nice selection of hand-crafted cocktails here, too.
Best tuna tacos in town! Stop and Front Street Grill's host stand to get a table at Rhum Bar (you have to walk through FSG to get to it) or try your luck at getting seats at the bar. Bartenders are fun and make terrific cocktails. This is our favorite lunchtime spot. Tuna tacos and Palomas!
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Front Street Grill
300 Front StBest tuna tacos in town! Stop and Front Street Grill's host stand to get a table at Rhum Bar (you have to walk through FSG to get to it) or try your luck at getting seats at the bar. Bartenders are fun and make terrific cocktails. This is our favorite lunchtime spot. Tuna tacos and Palomas!
Sightseeing
Captain Monty offers several eco tours. The Rachel Carson tour is 1.5 hours (~$40) on the boat, and you’ll get to see the wild horses and dolphins. The Shackelford Banks tour is 4 hours (~$60) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. You can get off the boat for swimming and shelling. Cape Lookout Tour is 5 hours (~$80) Thursday and Saturday. You can explore the lighthouse and the grounds around it. Please check the website for current days/prices. They also offer an Oyster Farm tour – contact them for dates for this tasty trip! Note: this is an open boat, so you’ll definitely want to bring a hat.
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Seavisions Charters
103 Cedar StCaptain Monty offers several eco tours. The Rachel Carson tour is 1.5 hours (~$40) on the boat, and you’ll get to see the wild horses and dolphins. The Shackelford Banks tour is 4 hours (~$60) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. You can get off the boat for swimming and shelling. Cape Lookout Tour is 5 hours (~$80) Thursday and Saturday. You can explore the lighthouse and the grounds around it. Please check the website for current days/prices. They also offer an Oyster Farm tour – contact them for dates for this tasty trip! Note: this is an open boat, so you’ll definitely want to bring a hat.
SeavisionsDOTcom
Offers kayak and SUP tours, kayak rentals, and guided kayak fishing (bring your own fishing gear). These folks are super nice and very knowledgeable about the area’s waters.
BeaufortPaddleDOTcom
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Beaufort Paddle
424 Old Causeway RdOffers kayak and SUP tours, kayak rentals, and guided kayak fishing (bring your own fishing gear). These folks are super nice and very knowledgeable about the area’s waters.
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Steve and his crew offer a variety of cruises, and he’ll take you places to swim and hunt for shells. Lunch is often catered by the delicious Beaufort Grocery! Steve’s catamaran offers shady or sunny spots to sit.
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Lookout Cruises Sail Boats
600 Front StSteve and his crew offer a variety of cruises, and he’ll take you places to swim and hunt for shells. Lunch is often catered by the delicious Beaufort Grocery! Steve’s catamaran offers shady or sunny spots to sit.
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Available via ferry or boat tour – this is worth the trip!
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Cape Lookout
Available via ferry or boat tour – this is worth the trip!
Provides a glimpse into the local history of the people and waters of the area
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North Carolina Maritime Museum
315 Front StProvides a glimpse into the local history of the people and waters of the area
A fascinating historic site with 3 miles of trails to walk or run. The trails are sandy/rocky. Closed toed shoes or sturdy sandals are recommended. The first two thirds is pretty well shaded, and the last third is in the sun.
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Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdA fascinating historic site with 3 miles of trails to walk or run. The trails are sandy/rocky. Closed toed shoes or sturdy sandals are recommended. The first two thirds is pretty well shaded, and the last third is in the sun.
If you are here on a Saturday morning, the Beaufort Farmers’ Market in the Courthouse square is a real treat! Local artists and craftspeople, farm to table foods, pastries from the local bakery, the list goes on! Well worth the visit! Saturdays 9:00am – 1:00pm April to October
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Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market
402 Courthouse SquareIf you are here on a Saturday morning, the Beaufort Farmers’ Market in the Courthouse square is a real treat! Local artists and craftspeople, farm to table foods, pastries from the local bakery, the list goes on! Well worth the visit! Saturdays 9:00am – 1:00pm April to October
Offers insight to the past in our little town.
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Beaufort Historic Site
130 Turner StOffers insight to the past in our little town.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful beach about 20 minutes from the townhouse. Lots of hidden public parking. We've found searching the area in G**gle Maps super helpful in locating little (and often shaded!) hidden public parking areas.
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Atlantic Beach
Beautiful beach about 20 minutes from the townhouse. Lots of hidden public parking. We've found searching the area in G**gle Maps super helpful in locating little (and often shaded!) hidden public parking areas.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Ferries
Right on Front Street in historic Beaufort, there are several options for ferries to a variety of beaches. During the summer season, most ferries run every 30 minutes on the hour/half-hour.
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Things to bring!
- Sunscreen
- Beach/pool towels
- Hat/sunglasses
- Light jacket/sweatshirt (even in summer, our evening breeze can bring cool air)
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Things available in the townhouse
- Hair dryers in both full bathrooms
- First aid kit (including sunburn cream)
- Fully outfitted kitchen for your cooking and eating at home (blender and coffee maker, too)
- Sheets/pillowcases/towels in each bedroom, kitchen towels, paper towels, toilet paper
- Salt/pepper/spices/coffee
- Full size washer/dryer with Persil laundry detergent and Downy liquid fabric softener
- A variety shampoo and conditioner, Raw Sugar body wash, liquid hand soap by each sink
- High speed internet (login details at the house)
- Smart TV ready for your favorite streaming apps
Antes de que te vayas
Golf Carts
Before your trip, you may want to reserve a golf cart for use around the neighborhood and in town. It’s sometimes easier to get around that way.
To reserve ahead, here are some options for you. The Airbnb guidebook doesn't allow me to add phone numbers in the standard format, so please note the area code is 252, and the rest of the numbers are below.
Sinclair’s: 7286853
Kitty Hawk Kites (on the waterfront in Beaufort): 3056752
Coastline Golf Carts (Emerald Isle, but they do deliver): 3937337
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Beaufort Ghost Walk
Led by pirates!
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Beaufort Escape Room - Pirates Quest
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Wind Tide
The softest souvenir t-shirts and sweatshirts in town!
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Fabricate Ibis
Lovely ladies clothing. Lots of linen. Very reasonable prices.
413 Front Street - Barbara Pearl, proprietor. Stop in and chat with Barbara, and find something beautiful for yourself!