Trade with prosperous islands in the Carribean influenced the style of Beaufort homes with graceful stairways leading to breezy verandas becoming popular. This style of home is still build today and reflected in newer Beaufort NC luxury homes.

Commercial fishing replaced trade after the Civil War then Beaufort gradually became a favored summer retreat. Homes were respectfully restored and Beaufort NC is now on the National Registry of Historic Places. New luxury homes and restored historic homes are for sale in this charming town.

Beaufort NC offers a sophisticated, informal lifestyle on the Carolina coast with deep respect for its past. Endless summer recreational activities center on the water: swimming, boating, sailing, fishing, relaxing on the beach and exploring historical sites among the most popular. But vacation before you invest in real estate: Beaufort NC Vacation Rentals.

Morehead City is gateway to the Crystal Coast with a landmark bridge inviting all to cross Bogue Sound and enjoy Atlantic Beach NC. Just south on NC Highway 58 are the upscale Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach, and Salter Path communities. Emerald Isle is the last ocean town before returning to the mainland and Cape Carteret. Should you miss the bridge, continue on NC Route 70 to the historic town of Beaufort NC and on to Harkers Island.

Lighthouses gleam along the North Carolina Coast like diamonds protecting a beautiful lady. The Cape Lookout Lighthouse, shown left, is a National Historic Landmark and the only lighthouse on the Crystal Coast. The lighthouse is located at the southern tip of the Cape Lookout National Seashore near Beaufort and is accessable by boat or ferry.