The keyword in Crystal Coast Hospitality is COAST as we are surrounded by water.  Go where no cars can go...go by boat (or by bike)!

On the island in Atlantic Beach

Beachside Boat & Bikes, Easy location right on the Causeway.  Why hire a Captain if you can do it yourself?  Rent boats, bikes, or scooters oh my!
Location: 601 Atlantic Beach Causeway.  Ask for Leisa or Hilbert (252) 646-2294

Atlantic Beach Circle Beach Volleyball Courts
If you don't keep your eye on the ball, you will be looking at the ocean! 
Location:  201 W Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach 

On the Mainland in Morehead City

Deep-Sea Boat Charters are available along the boardwalk in downtown Morehead City where there are numerous Fishing Charter Boats for half and full-day trips.  Go ahead, walk the boardwalk, and speak with the various Captains to see where you can fit in.
Location:  Morehead City Boardwalk

H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions, National Park Service official tour operator to take private trips to see the wild horses and discover great shelling on Shackleford Banks as well as the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Sand Dollar Island, etc.  Length 2-6 hours.  Sunset Cruises WEST of the Atlantic Beach/Morehead City Causeway for the best views.  Reserve your adventure travel trip online. 
Location:  Coral Bay Marina, 4531 Arendell Street, Morehead City.  Ask for Captain Mark at 202-369-1063

Scuba Diving
Olympus Dive Center,  Go with the PADI pros.  They love sharks and sharks love them!  Dive to depths of 80-120 feet to see a multitude of these species.
Location:  713 Shepard St, Morehead City (252) 726-9432

Captain Rons Island Tours

On the Mainland in Beaufort

Captain Ron's Island Tours, If there are manatees, sea otters, dolphins, rays, horses, or anything else of interest this tour, which also features sunset cruises will find them.  Length 2 hours. 
Located at 103 Cedar Street, Beaufort.  1st Mate Kathy (984) 209-0724

ParaSailing

Beaufort Parasail, Located right at the beginning of Beaufort Docks on the Boardwalk, you will see Beaufort from the water and the air.  A two-fer if there ever was one. 
Location:  600 Front Street, Beaufort.  Ask for Darrell (252) 728-7607

Photo:  Deep Sea Fishing (top);  The Wanderer of Captain Ron's Island Tours (bottom)