Getting Here
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Beaufort is located on the Crystal Coast, an 85-mile stretch of coastline in North Carolina. The region extends from the Cape Lookout National Seashore, which includes 56 miles of protected beaches, westward to the New River. It is also known as the Southern Outer Banks (SOBX) and is a popular area with tourists and second-home owners in the summer.
Directions to get to Beaufort Hotel
Directions By Land
From Emerald Isle / Atlantic Beach or Morehead City areas
- Drive Highway 58 South/Salter Path Road to the Atlantic Beach Causeway.
- Turn left and continue across the Atlantic Beach Bridge.
- At the stoplight, turn right onto US-70 East / Arendell Street; continue following US-70 East.
- Bear right onto Route 70. Take a left onto Lennoxville Road.
- Continue down Lennoxville Road, past the Boathouse at Front Street Village.
- The hotel is on your right.
From Cedar Island / Downeast
- Head South on NC 12 / Cedar Island Road.
- Continue straight onto US 70 West.
- Follow US 70 West for about 25 miles.
- Bear right onto Route 70. Take a left onto Lennoxville Road.
- Continue down Lennoxville Road, past the Boathouse at Front Street Village.
- The hotel is on your right.
From Ocracoke
- Take the Cedar Island – Ocracoke ferry to Cedar Island.
- Follow directions above from Cedar Island / Downeast.
Directions By Air
The Crystal Coast is served by four airports within an easy drive:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
2400 John Brantley Boulevard Morrisville, NC 27560
919-840-2123
www.rdu.com
RDU
Raleigh, NC
168 miles
Albert J. Ellis Airport
264 Albert Ellis Airport Road Richlands, North Carolina 28574
910-324-1100
www.flyoaj.com
OAJ
Jacksonville, NC
61 miles
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
200 Terminal Drive New Bern, NC 28562
252-638-8591
www.newbernairport.com
EWN
New Bern, NC
39 miles
Michael J. Smith Air Field
150 Airport Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
252-728-2323
www.crystalcoastaviation.com
KMRH
Beaufort, NC
3 miles
Directions By Water
Intracoastal Waterway
Easy access to the Beaufort Hotel from the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean creates the ultimate outdoor playground. Launch your boat or kayak and spend the sunshine exploring the natural beauty of barrier islands or ferry over to the Cape Lookout seashore and soak up the rays under the watchful eye of the Diamond Lady.
Statute Mile: 201
Latitude/Longitude: N 34° 42.568′ / W 076° 37.876′
Location: Northern banks of Taylor Creek, well east of the downtown Beaufort waterfront, and near this stream’s easterly tip.
Depths: 7 ft.
Mileage to Beaufort, North Carolina
| From Crystal Coast Towns | Miles |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach | 6 miles |
| Cedar Island | 38 miles |
| Emerald Isle | 28 miles |
| Morehead City | 4 miles |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 18 miles |
| Swansboro | 29 miles |
| From North Carolina Cities | Miles |
|---|---|
| Raleigh | 150 miles |
| Winston-Salem | 255 miles |
| Greensboro | 244 miles |
| Greenville | 82 miles |
| Jacksonville | 47 miles |
| Wilmington | 105 miles |
Car Rentals
Avis Rent A Car
5380 Highway 70 W, Suite C, Morehead City, NC
252-247-5577
www.avis.com
Budget Rent A Car
5380 Highway 70 W, Suite C, Morehead City, NC
252-773-0700
www.budget.com
Enterprise Rent A Car
5273 Highway 70, Morehead City, NC
252-240-0218
www.enterprise.com
Taxi & Other Services
Old Town Taxi
316 Marsh Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
252-838-1277
Areas serviced: Beaufort, Carteret County, Craven County, and Morehead City.
Uber
Uber services are available throughout Eastern North Carolina
www.uber.com/cities/eastern-north-carolina
Diamond Limousine Service
1508 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
252-240-1680
www.adiamondlimousine.com
2020 Downtown Parking
Free Parking:
- All parking in Downtown Beaufort is FREE, with NO time limits.
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