Crystal Coast

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The Crystal Coast is a stretch of coastline in North Carolina from Cape Lookout eastward to the New River. The absolute boundaries of this coast are often disputed. It includes the major Carteret County beaches (the Bogue Banks), the northern Onslow County beaches, and a few ports along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Contents 1 Agriculture 2 Neighbors 3 Places 4 See also 5 References and external links

[edit] Agriculture

With many new varieties of muscadine grapes bred specifically for generations to provide a palatable wine with a unique quality, some feel in the late 21st century this area will be the heartland of the new 'American Bordeaux'.

[edit] Neighbors

The Core Sound shoreline communities east of Beaufort are often known as the "Down East" area of North Carolina. The beaches north of Cape Lookout are known as the Outer Banks. South of the Crystal Coast is Topsail Island.

[edit] Places

The following are the communities, islands, military bases, and parks most commonly associated with the Crystal Coast:

• Atlantic Beach
• Beaufort
• Bogue
• Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base
• Cape Carteret
• Cape Lookout National Seashore
• Cedar Point
• Emerald Isle
• Fort Macon
• Hammocks Beach (Bear Island)
• Harkers Island
• Indian Beach
• Morehead City
• Newport, North Carolina
• Peletier
• Pine Knoll Shores
• Salter Path
• Shackleford Banks
• Swansboro

[edit] See also

• Bogue Banks
• Inner Banks
• Intracoastal Waterway
• Outer Banks
• U.S. Highway 70
• NC 58
• NC 24

[edit] References and external links

• NC Coast - Crystal Coast
• Crystalcoast.com
• Crystal Coast Civic Center - Maps
• Insiders Guide to Crystal Coast
• Crystal Coast Fishing Information