Nov 5, 2015
Best Boating Towns in North Carolina
North Carolina’s coast has always held some of the best vacation spots for boaters. You are sure to find your paradise in one of these North Carolina towns. Check out these spots where you may dock your yacht for a few days and go on a sunset cruise.
Beaufort, NC
Beaufort has everything you are looking for in your boating vacation. Home to the North Carolina Maritime Museum, tons of on-the-water dining, and wild ponies just off the shore. Even if you don’t have your own boat, you can rent kayaks or take a ferry ride over to Shackelford Banks. Beaufort will be fun for your whole family.
Ocracoke, NC
Take your boat or hop on a ferry to one of North Carolina’s most relaxed towns! The town of Ocracoke is pretty small, but we guarantee you will not run out of things to do! Vacationers typically travel by bike to the many unique restaurants and nature trails around the island. Grab drinks on the boat from the Jolly Roger Pub and Marina or tacos at Eduardo’s Taco Stand. Also, check out local bands and brews at Gaffer’s or Dajio. This boating town will disconnect you from reality and surround you by a much simpler way of life.
Oriental, NC
Famously the sailing capitol of North Carolina, Oriental is perfect for sailors and all kinds of boaters alike. It is located where the Neuse River meets the Pamlico Sound and its intricate network of creeks will keep you cruising all day. Sign the kids up for sailing lessons to get them on the water in no time! Spend a few days relaxing catching anything from flounder to drum or tarpon. Oriental is full of history and relaxation and could be the perfect spot for your next boat vacation.
New Bern, NC
Whether you are a restaurant connoisseur, history enthusiast, or a parent looking for an awesome sailing camp for their child, New Bern is for you! New Bern is home to Tyron Palace, the first permanent capitol of North Carolina, which has been restored and reopened for almost 50 years. Take a walk back in time as you take a tour of the Palace or capture beautiful photos in the gardens. If night life is more your style, check out Bear Town Market and Beer Garden downtown for over 38 beers on tap, a full bar, and specialty drinks while listening to live music with locals! New Bern has plenty of boat ramps for you to drop your boat in the water and get you out there! Give your kids the experience of a lifetime at any of the three amazing sailing camps located in New Bern: Camp Sea Gull, Camp Seafarer and Camp Don Lee!
There is surely no shortage of amazing coastal towns in North Carolina, but we are sure that these will bring the most fun for you and your family and friends! If you have found any other amazing boating towns in our beautiful state, let us know in the comments below!
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