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Welcome to Carteret Curated
by Mary Cheatham King Real Estate
A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES
Carteret Curated is an Instagram account dedicated to shining a light on local small businesses! Every year we host the People's Choice Awards, inviting our community to vote for their favorite businesses. The result? A comprehensive guide celebrating each of the nominated local small businesses that make our area so special.
thank you!
We are blown away by all of the support you have shown for our local small businesses during this year’s People’s Choice Awards!
Over 28,000 votes were cast this year, and we're thrilled to announce the Top 3 favorite businesses in each category for the 2026-2027 voting period.
Here are YOUR choices for your favorite local...
place to get breakfast
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Banks Grill
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Cox Family Restaurant
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The Bite at the Box
restaurant with a view
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Jack's on the Waterfront
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Front Street Grill
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Yellowfin Pub
family eatery
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Cox Family Restaurant
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Rainbowl Cafe
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Amos Mosquitos
food truck
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Captains Kitchen
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Dank Burrito
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High on the Hog
pet-friendly establishment
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Yellowfin Pub
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Beach Bowls
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Backstreet Pub
K9 Corner
coffee shop
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Reed's
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Mug Shot
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Historic Grounds
frozen dessert
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Simply Natural Creamery
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Beaufort Creamery
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Beach Bowls
place to get a cocktail
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Arendell Room
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Green Room
Mug Shot -
Rhumbar
place to grab a beer
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Tackle Box Tavern
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Jack's on the Waterfront
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Shortway Brewery
wine shop
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MF Chappell
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Promise Land Market
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Cru Wine Bar
bakery
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Sugarloaf Island Bakery
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Beaufort Baking Co.
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HappyCakes
catering company
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Seaside Sensations
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Gaffer's
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Coastal Grazes
seafood market
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Blue Ocean
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Salty Catch Seafood Company
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Roses Seafood Market
florist
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Sandy's Flower Shoppe
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Grow Social
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Beaufort in Bloom
event venue
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Carolina Home & Garden
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Beaufort Hotel
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The Post
event planner
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Grow Social
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Knot A Second Thought
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Sea & Soiree
hair salon
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Hair Gallery
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SLN Co.
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Revolution Hair Studio
makeup artist
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Face II Face by Kacyn
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Crystal Coast Bridal
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Hair & Makeup by
Julia Smith
videographer
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Josh Mace
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Ash Case
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Triwork Studios
band/musician
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Barefoot Wade
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Donivan Carter
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4EverAll
photographer
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Promise Land Photography
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Sarah Kate Photography
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Sarah K Photography
bed & breakfast/airbnb
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34 North Vacations
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Mermaid Cottage
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Pecan Tree Inn
transportation service
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Diamond Bus Co.
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Diamond Limousine
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Carteret Cab
hotel
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Beaufort Hotel
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Bask
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Inlet Inn
place to get pampered
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Complexion MedSpa
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SLN Co.
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Tranquility
dance studio
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Justice Elite Dance Studio
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Dance Arts Studio
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Carolina Strut
nail salon
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Coastal Nail Lounge
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Le Nails
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B&E Nail Spa
yoga/pilates studio
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Downtown Barre
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M Wellness
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Beaufort Barre
fishing charter
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Capt. Stacy Fishing Charter
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Reely Livin' Charters
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Nanny's Revenge Fishing Charter
place to workout
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Sports Center
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Performance Zone
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Iron Tide Crossfit
outdoor adventure activity
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Fort Macon Trail
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Crystal Coast Skydiving
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Grace Adventure Park
men's clothing shop
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AB Surf Shop
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Hilton's
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Island Proper
annual event
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Big Rock Tournament
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NC Seafood Festival
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Chowder & Cheer
women's clothing shop
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Tassels
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Dorsea
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Posh Pelican
rainy day activity
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NC Aquarium at PKS
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Mac Daddy's
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Kidz at Play Cafe
place to get a gift
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DeeGee's Gifts & Books
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Dorsea
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Classy Clutter
tackle/outdoor shop
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EJW Outdoors
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Chasin' Tails
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Sportsman's Wholesale
home decor shop
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Place Makers
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McQueen's Interiors
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Shore Decor
kids' clothing shop
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Buckles & Bows
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Piper & Grace
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Gigi & Co.
handmade product
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Place Makers
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Cope & Co.
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Crabpot Trees
artist
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Brooke Lupton
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Heather Sink
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Fran Ambrose
place for beach essentials
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Marsh's Surf Shop
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AB Surf Shop
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Davis Beachwear
new business
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Rainbowl Cafe
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Place Makers
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SLN Co.
art gallery
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Salt Gallery
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Blusail Golitz Studios
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Mattie King Davis Art Gallery
martini
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Arendell Room
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Kathryn's Bistro &
Martini Bar -
Circa 81
slice of pizza
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Luigi's Pizza
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Blacksheep
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No Name Pizza
place to get wedding attire
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The Wedding Elf
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Posh Pelican
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Hilton's
shrimp & grits
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Floyd's 1921
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Amos Mosquitos
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Banks Grill
outdoor meal
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Yellowfin Pub
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Rhumbar
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Fish Hut Grill
boat/kayak tours
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Beaufort Paddle
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Trusty Sail & Paddle
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Pogie's
tattoo/piercing studio
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Inkspiration
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Thundering Shrimp
Tattoo -
Diamond City Tattoo
karaoke night
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Tackle Box Tavern
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Backstreet Pub
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MugShot
antique shopping
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Seaport Antiques
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Seahorse Cove
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Le Rouge Tete
place to get jewelry
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DP Jewelry Designs
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Diamond Shoal Jewelers
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Churchwell Jewelers
Explore the Crystal Coast
Click each grid to see our People’s Choice Award Top 3 favorite businesses in each category for 2025.
Looking to call the Crystal Coast home?
We’d love to help you make the move! At Mary Cheatham King Real Estate, our passion is creating results and experiences that exceed expectations. Buy or sell homes at ease with our NC realtors with you all the way.
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