The actual address is 1037 Salter Path Rd…read more A small 15 car parking lot with changing area and outdoor showers. Rather secluded and completely empty when I went there at around 6pm mid August Friday evening. I believe there are 2 areas for a small picnic and grill as well. Make your way up the wooden walkway and in a minute you get to the ocean, beach wide open for you after taking the steps down. There are shells everywhere washed up on shore and tiny little crabs burying into the sand. Only been there once but the waves were rather large that day, not good for kids. Could be different on other days, but were far stronger than at the Pier on emerald Isle.

This beach access is a wonderful spot. There are several picnic tables available, so, even if you…read moreare not going to the beach, it is a nice place to stop by. There is a grove of Live Oak here that are gorgeous. Again - even if you are not going to the beach it is worth it to stop and see the trees. There is plenty of parking here and the services are kept up. The place is kept neat and clean. There are bathrooms here as well. I enjoy the outdoor showers as we can get showered off and clean off our equipment after coming in from the ocean before getting back into the car. The walk to the ocean is a dream across a well built and properly maintained wooden walkway. It cuts directly through myrtle and yaupon stands so you can see inside that incredibly interesting biome. It is a unique and wonderful experience for birdwatchers and artists. The walkway continues to rise above the dunes and the view of how a barrier looks in pristine state is received. Wonderful! The walkway continues down to the beach. There are stairs that lead down to the shore. Though it is difficult getting a wheelchair down there is a small deck at the top where, with umbrellas or other means, the view and breezes could be enjoyed. The beach itself is a great place to visit. The waters are clear. There is no lifeguard here so all caution should be taken. Riptides and occasional sharks occur here. At high tide the two 'shelves' that are close in will be obscured, so be careful. During turtle breeding season there may be nests near this location. I love to observe them even if I am not there during hatching. Shorebirds sometimes abound and porpoises, dolphins and even whales may be seen!

The selection left absolutely nothing to be desired, the customer service on the other hand…read morecertainly did. As a lifetime fisherman and lover of all things salty my husband and I decided to take our children to the shop to grab some tackle and a couple of odds and ends on our annual fishing to the beautiful Crystal Coast down east. They provided no help, and little conversation. Which was quite disappointing provided the southern style kindness we encountered at each stop in the region. That said- the shop was not busy and almost no other customers were there. We spent $200 on a couple of t-shirts and 3 pieces of tackle. So I'll let you do the math.

Will not refund ! Got wrong size and when we went back they didn't have right size. Was…read moredisappointed that they would not refund.

I cannot recommend Captain Oliver enough! We had the most fun, joyful experience with him. He…read moreunderstood our needs (I.e. that I do poorly with ocean motion) and adapted without complaint. My ten year old said our day with him was the best day of her life. Please, if you're considering chattering a boat to visit a few islands and skip the rigid cookie-cutter experience offered by others - CALL CAPTAIN OLIVER!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND CAPT. OLIVER!! Went on a 2 hour dolphin charter with captain Oliver and It was…read moreAMAZING!! He is the nicest guy and knew everything about the area and animals. Him being so knowledgeable of the area was huge since we did this to see more of the east coast (we are from the west coast). We saw wild horses, beautiful houses and SO many dolphins. My daughters favorite part was when she got to "drive" the boat. He was the best captain we could have asked for. This tour exceeded our expectations!!

Great experience. My son has been super eager to go fishing and I wasn't sure what to expect from…read morethis type of excursion. We went with a large family group. The half day trip was 2 hours out, 2 hours fishing, 2 hours back. Unfortunately, as soon as the boat stopped I, and a few others, got sick. The crew noticed this and stepped in to help my son catch some fish while he was feeling well enough. Our group caught over 30 lbs of black sea bass and ringtail porgie.

Wow , Ten people fell into the water below when the dock collapsed around 6:30 a.m. on a 12 foot…read moreportion of the dock at Captain Stacy Fishing Center. A group was loading onto a charter fishing boat when the collapse happened, according to WITN. Four people were injured and taken to the hospital. Their injuries were described as serious, but not life-threatening. Several other people were injured, as well, but did not go to the hospital.

First time going out, and definitely won't be our last. The Capt., and first mate are great at what…read morethey do. Made the trip fun and enjoyable, we caught around 41 Spanish Mackerel with only a half day. Our next trip will be the 8-11 hour trip to try and catch bigger fish. Couldn't recommend these guys enough.

I had an amazing experience fishing with Justin from Family Time Fishing Charters. He had us on…read morefish within minutes and we had such a great time catching fish and learning from him. Will be back!!! John

A-mazing! We went out last week for the 7 hour trip with Captain Jess and even though the weather…read morewas not cooperating everyone in our group of six has been raving about it since. The entire day was a flexible adventure based on our interests. Captain Jess was waiting for us at the dock with a hands-on lesson about the very local marine life (he collected everything from under the dock we were sitting on). He helped us get settled into the boat with all of our belongings, lunch and drinks, reviewed the safety rules and we were off! We had two 13 year old girls with us so the wild horses were a must. We also caught a fish, collected beautiful seashells, learned how to find clams (we took home a few dozen for dinner), tried our hands at cast netting, checked out the Cape Lookout lighthouse, and learned the names of some local birds. It may sound overwhelming but we never felt rushed, things seemed to flow naturally. If we were unsure what to try next Captain Jess was quick to provide suggestions without being pushy. The best part was Captain Jess' enthusiasm and knowledge about everything we did and all of the questions we asked. He genuinely loves what he does and it shows! Suggestions: Wear water shoes, flip flops will work but something that stays on your foot is best. Wear your bathing suit and clothes that dry quickly for getting on and off the boat. Get a fishing license - you'll never find a better teacher and you WILL catch something. (FYI: I've been a Yelp member for a few years but this tour is what finally motivated me to write my first review.)

I highly recommend these tours for all ages. My wife and I took my parents (both in their 70's) and…read moreour two little boys (both under 7h, and everyone had an incredible time and learned a lot. I highly recommend hunting for sand dollars and seashells. Our kids walked away with memories and an education on the ecosystem that will lost them a life time.

Listen to me. I've gone deep sea fishing three times now and I've learned a thing or two. Number…read moreone: do not ever go during the hottest day of the week. While the boat was halfway full with fishers, half of them were puking their guts out by the time we arrived to our fishing destinations. And, some of them were seasoned fishers. Go in the fall. Princess Carolina was definitely a huge improvement compared to the other deep sea fishing companies I've been to. However, I have to knock off a star for the lack of air-conditioning inside the boat. There were bothersome flies everywhere doing their witchcraft in this hot-blowdryer-in-your-face heat. For the money we're paying for a trip, a/c should have been included. Other than that, it was a good trip. It was awesome watching the mobs of jellyfish in the ocean. The staff were friendly and helpful with releasing our fish from our rods. I caught a lot of fish on this trip but none of them met the legal minimum size to keep. However, my party had fun before some of them got sick. Fish will be filleted for you for fifty cents per pound.

The captain and mates were very friendly, attentive and professional. Folks caught all types of…read morefish, Black Sea Bass, amberjack, snapper, grunts, you name it.. When fishing got slow in one location the captain wouldn't hesitate to pull anchor and move to another spot. We caught our limit of tasty Vermillion Snapper. We were lucky enough to see a very large bull shark cruise past us. The boat was roomy and the ride was good. Fishing was so good we only used the cool and spacious cabin on the way out and back to port. Great value and a must trip with visiting family members. We are already looking forward to our next trip out.

He is very knowledgeable and knows where to find the fish. Put us on a limit! I would highly…read morerecommend and look forward to fishing with them again.

From the owner: Captain Rick is an inshore fishing specialist with over 40 years of experience. When you venture…read moreout with Capt. Rick, you will not only catch beyond your limit of fish, but you will have a great time with a fun guide who knows the area and will strive to make your experience memorable.

Immensely beautiful park! The dunes are giant! We went a few times at sunset and things were pretty…read morequiet. The park is well maintained and the scenery is just stunning. We plan to return and spend more time there in the future.

Very cool place to see a small fort that contains a lot of history as well as display items to…read morelearn about the life of a solider during the civil war and World War I Make sure to get your Junior ranger badge if you are a fan! It's super cute and different than the NPS version.

Awesome fishing trip with Captain Rob. Caught several red and black drum. He knows fish and he…read moreknows the area. Laid back, fun and extremely knowledgeable! You can't go wrong by booking this charter. The best around so look no further!!!

Captain Rob took my family of 5 with three boys, 8,6,and 3 out for what turned into the best half…read moreday of our Emerald Isle vacation. He catered to the needs and dreams of young boys at ever turn, and it was evident he knows the water and channels of the area like the back of his hand. We saw dolphin, hunted shark teeth on a sandbar island, did a little fishing, dropped crb traps, and he taught he kids about all the animal life we encountered including a massive manta ray, and hundreds of fiddler crabs we scooped up for bait. Thanks for filling our day with adventure and delight!!