Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters

We Make Emerald Isle Vacations Effortless

Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters

Why Choose Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters

Full-Service Beach Setup & Take Down

We set up and remove beach equipment so you and your family can simply arrive and enjoy your time at the beach. Fresh towels & ice are included every day.

One Stop For Beach & Boating

From pontoon rentals and charters to beach gear and boating supplies, we make accessing the local waterways easier for visitors and locals alike with a full range of equipment and parts.

Local Artwork & Unique Gifts

Our store features local artisans, from home decor products to T-shirts designed and produced in Eastern North Carolina. Our unique gifts and souvenirs are great for visitors and locals alike.

Design Workshops, Private Events, & Children’s Programming

Visit the STEAM Studio located at the store to participate in design workshops or seasonal children’s programming.

Welcome To Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters

Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters features a full line of rental equipment as well as boat and beach equipment, boat parts and accessories, unique gifts, souvenirs and design events. Shop our quality beach gear essentials, boat accessories and parts, locally designed artwork and clothing, or order custom electrical equipment for your boat. 


Looking for some time away from the water? Schedule a group event or participate in one of our themed Design Workshops. You can choose the crafting project for your group or sign up for a calendared workshop featuring seasonal crafts to everyday projects.


From local products and custom events you won’t find elsewhere, our combined 80+ years of knowledge about the area can suit all of your vacation needs.

80+ Years Combined Experience

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Your Vacation Starts When You Arrive In Emerald Isle, Nc

Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters handles the gear so your family can spend the week on the sand instead of packing the car for it. From our Emerald Isle, NC storefront, we deliver chairs, shade, coolers, and towels straight to your rental home, run daily setup and takedown, and rent self-service pontoon boats for the days you want the water instead.


Families staying anywhere from Emerald Isle to Pine Knoll Shores use us to skip the hauling, loading, and unloading that usually eats into the first and last days of a beach week. Our team also runs hands-on design workshops for kids and adults when a break from the sun sounds good.

Beach & Boat Outfitters

Beach Gear, Rentals & More at Our Emerald Isle Store

Take a stable, easy-handling pontoon out on your own schedule to reach sandbars and quiet coves around Emerald Isle. A pre-departure walkthrough covers controls and boundaries, so you leave the dock with a clear, confident plan.

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Pontoon Boat Rentals

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Eco-Tours

A private guide leads up to six passengers through tidal creeks and marsh habitat, pointing out dolphins, wading birds, and coastal history along the way. Tours run two to six hours through protected Crystal Coast waterways each season.

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Local vetted captains put you on productive water for inshore and nearshore species like red drum, flounder, and king mackerel. Trips run three to eight hours depending on how far offshore your group wants to go that day.

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Fishing Charters

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Full-Service Beach Gear Setups

Chairs, a Shibumi shade, fresh towels, and an ice-filled cooler appear on the sand before you do, positioned above the tide line, and our team returns each afternoon to take it all down for you.

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Beach Gear Rentals

Chairs in three heights, sunshades, coolers, boogie boards, paddleboards, sand toys, wagons, and portable cribs rent by the day or the week. Pick exactly what your group needs and skip buying gear used once a year.

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Pontoon Boat Rentals

Take a stable, easy-handling pontoon out on your own schedule to reach sandbars and quiet coves around Emerald Isle. A pre-departure walkthrough covers controls and boundaries, so you leave the dock with a clear, confident plan.

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Beach Gear Delivery & Pickup

Gear arrives and leaves on your schedule, timed to your check-in and check-out dates, so nothing sits in your trunk or clutters an entryway. One-day rentals can also be picked up at our storefront instead.

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Design Workshops & Events

Hands-on robotics, coding, and art sessions give kids a rainy-day activity or a change of pace mid-week, and our Design Nights give adults the same creative outlet. Birthday parties and group events fit any vacation schedule.

Tell us your group size, your dates, and the stops you have in mind, and we will match you with a licensed captain who handles the rest. Call for a free quote or reserve online today.

Emerald Isle, NC

Your Beach Week, Built to Feel Effortless

With 80 years of combined experience on the water and along the sand, Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters runs every rental, from a single cooler to a full week of daily beach setups. Families staying anywhere between Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach use us to trade packing lists and trunk space for a beach day that is already waiting when they arrive, positioned above the tide line and ready before the first cup of morning coffee. Whether the plan is a self-service pontoon afternoon, a full week of chairs and shade handled for you, or a rainy-day workshop for the kids at our design studio, the goal stays the same: less time managing gear, more time actually using it on the sand or out on the water. Reach out through our booking page to build a package around your travel dates and let us handle the rest.

Emerald Isle, NC

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6800 Emerald Drive

Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Open Mon – Sun, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

Discover beach essentials, boat rentals, and charter adventures at Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters. Get ready for your perfect day on the water!

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Proudly Serving Emerald Isle & Beyond

The Crystal Coast and surrounding communities

  • Emerald Isle, NC
  • Pine Knoll Shores, NC
  • Cedar Point, NC
  • Salter Path, NC
  • Beaufort, NC
  • Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Morehead City, NC
  • Newport, NC
  • Swansboro, NC

U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captains

10th Season Operating

178+ Google Reviews

80+ Years Combined Experience

Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters

What Our Customers Say

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Rented a shibumi, chairs and a cart for the week. 1. Nice people to work with. Great attitudes. 2. Good about getting back with me on text messages. 3. Reasonable prices. 4. Delivered and picked up as promised. Highly recommend!

Ken D.

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We had an amazing experience with Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters! The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and took the time to help us choose exactly what we needed for our beach days. They have a great selection of beach gear and the rental process was quick, and the staff was very helpful getting us everything we needed.


Their prices are great, the equipment was clean and in great condition, and they made our time at the Crystal Coast so much more enjoyable. If you're looking for beach rentals and great customer service, I highly recommend Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters. We'll definitely rent from them again the next time we're in the area!

Angela R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers Before You Book

  • What's the difference between a full-service beach setup and a self-service rental?

    A full-service setup includes daily delivery, tide-line placement, fresh towels, and an ice-filled cooler, all handled by our team. A self-service rental hands you the equipment to set up and store yourself for the length of your stay.

  • How far in advance should beach gear be booked for a summer vacation?

    Booking two to three weeks ahead is the safest window for Emerald Isle, NC stays during June, July, and the weeks around major holidays, since preferred chair styles, sunshade sizes, and delivery windows fill first during those busy stretches.

  • Can beach gear and a pontoon boat rental be booked for the same trip?

    Yes, many families split a week between a full-service beach setup and a day or two on a self-service pontoon. Crystal Coast Beach & Boat Outfitters can coordinate both bookings so delivery and boat pickup do not overlap.

  • What items come with a full-service beach package each morning?

    A standard setup includes beach chairs, a Shibumi or full-size sunshade, fresh laundered towels, and a cooler packed with ice, positioned above the high tide line before most guests reach the beach for the day themselves.