Top Pine Knoll Shores Venues

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

The Farm at West Prong Acres is a 14 acre family-run farm featuring a rustic and beautiful two story timber framed barn perfect for weddings and celebrations of all kinds. Located in Newport NC, The Farm is nestled in the pines and rests on the West Prong branch of the Newport River. The Farm at West Prong Acres rural setting is just minutes from world class beaches, popular seaside towns, superb fishing, awesome hiking and horseback riding trails. We also offer lodging with our cozy 3 bedroom cottage vacation rental, featured on VRBO and AirbNb. Visit our website for more information or contact us.

• Spaces for 40-50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Waterfront

Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing is a waterfront hotel in downtown Morehead City, North Carolina, part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Set on the water, the property overlooks the harbor and its steady boating activity, with guest rooms and suites that frame views across the sound. For gatherings, the hotel's conference room hosts meetings and celebrations of up to 40 guests, arranged in configurations that range from classroom seating to reception style. Staff assist with catering and audio-visual needs, and the hotel's lobby and veranda offer additional room to gather. Its downtown setting places guests within walking distance of Morehead City's shops and restaurants, making it a convenient base for both business events and social occasions along the Crystal Coast.

• Spaces for 162 Guests

Jacks On The Waterfront is a waterfront venue and dining destination in Morehead City, North Carolina, overlooking Bogue Sound. The property brings together three distinct spaces: a waterfront bar featuring live entertainment from local and regional musicians, a wood-fired kitchen, and a rooftop event space called The View at Jacks. The View at Jacks is designed for private celebrations and business events, offering panoramic views of Bogue Sound alongside a fully stocked bar with complimentary bartender service, farmhouse and round tables, an indoor-outdoor sound system, smart TVs with HDMI and USB connectivity, and elevator access. Custom catering is arranged through Chef Johnny Chaanine. Dates are secured with a 20% deposit and signed contract.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Set in the heart of the historic district of Beaufort, a coastal North Carolina seaport known as Beaufort-by-the-Sea, the Beaufort Historic Site is a two-acre property owned and operated by the Beaufort Historical Association, a private non-profit founded in 1960. The site encompasses six authentically restored buildings, the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, and the adjacent Old Burying Grounds, preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of Beaufort and Carteret County. For weddings, receptions, and other celebrations, the site offers a spacious outdoor venue shaded by magnolia trees, with room for classic white tents across the grounds. Couples can also gather inside the Carteret County Courthouse (c. 1796), restored in award-winning detail. Kitchen access is available in adjacent structures, food trucks are permitted on site, and areas for bridal party preparation can be arranged. A signature touch is the site's vintage red English double-decker bus, which carries up to 60 guests on tours of the town and is a popular addition for wedding parties celebrating on the North Carolina coast.

• Spaces for 240 Guests

Set on three landscaped acres at a family garden center in Newport, North Carolina, Butterfly Kisses Pavilion is a rustic-modern outdoor wedding venue in the eastern part of the state. The property took shape when owners Jeff and Sharon Shultz set out to plan their daughter Katrina's wedding, built a custom pavilion in about seven months, and hosted their first celebration in June 2011. At its center stands a 40-by-60-foot barn-inspired pavilion of rough-cut timber, with vaulted ceilings and a brick paver floor. An Open Air Chapel overlooks a pond, and a covered courtyard adds a fire pit and an outdoor fireplace for gatherings before and after the ceremony. Custom farmhouse tables and a dividable dressing suite round out the grounds. The venue accommodates up to 120 guests and hosts weddings, reunions, showers, and parties, with transparent, package-based pricing.

• Spaces for 14-300 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 1 Theater
• 5 Total Spaces

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores sits on North Carolina's Crystal Coast and spans more than 30,000 square feet across five exhibit galleries — Mountain, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Tidal Waters, and Ocean. The aquarium opens its spaces for private events ranging from intimate daytime meetings to full evening buyouts, hosting weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, birthday parties, and more. Soundside Hall, the aquarium's signature event space, measures approximately 37 by 50 feet with a high cathedral ceiling, a working fireplace, and an adjoining wooden deck overlooking Bogue Sound. It accommodates up to 125 guests for banquets, ceremonies, and receptions. The Big Rock Theater seats 150 and is equipped with a large-screen AV system for presentations, lectures, and small-scale performances. Evening gallery rentals extend the experience further: the Saltwater Galleries — including the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit — host private events for up to 175 guests alongside the aquarium's resident sea life.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests