Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Beaufort, NC

Beaufort

JW Merrell Farm sits along Highway 101 outside Beaufort in Carteret County, on the coastal plain near the Crystal Coast. Small farms in this area grow warm-season produce and sometimes offer roadside sales or seasonal pick-your-own. Little is published online, so it is best to confirm what's available directly.

Beaufort

Simpson's Berry Patch grows berries in Bettie, on Highway 70 in Carteret County near Beaufort and the Crystal Coast. Coastal berry patches open through late spring and summer, with strawberries early and blueberries and blackberries following. Contact the farm for open days and picking conditions.

Newport

Clayton and Terry Garner run a farm on Sam Garner Road in Newport, in Carteret County near the Crystal Coast. The shared family name on the road points to a longtime local operation. Coastal farms here grow produce and raise livestock a short drive from Bogue Sound and the beaches.

Newport

Willis Strawberry & Vegetable Farm grows strawberries and vegetables on Chatham Street in Newport, Carteret County, near the Crystal Coast. Spring brings strawberries, followed by summer vegetables from the coastal soil. Contact the farm for what's ready and its picking hours.

Peletier

Pick-your-own strawberries and seasonal produce on Whitehouse Fork Road in Peletier, in coastal Carteret County near Swansboro. The stand runs a long season, roughly April 1 through late November, open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday afternoons. Strawberries lead in spring, with summer and fall vegetables following. It's an easy stop for beachgoers heading toward Emerald Isle.

Stella

Bonnie's Berries grows strawberries, corn, watermelon, and peanuts on Wetherington Landing Road in Stella, in Carteret County near the coast. It runs pick-your-own in season, an easy detour for anyone heading to the Emerald Isle beaches up Highway 58. Call (252) 393-6350 to check what's ready. Strawberries lead the spring, with summer crops following.