North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, often referred to as the “uncrowded coast,” is throwing its hat in the wellness ring to be considered for your next getaway.

Start the day with a paddleboard yoga session with Emerald Isle Paddle Tours. Join a local yoga instructor in the water and practice setting intentions while going through a morning flow on the calm waters. If morning yoga isn’t your thing, soak up the morning sun at Atlantic Beach, perfect for people-watching and enjoying the turquoise waters.

After a morning in the sun, unwind at El Massage in Emerald Isle, Drip IV Wellness & MedSpa in Morehead City or Adrift Mind & Body Spa in Cape Carteret for massages, facials, red light therapy and more.

If you are looking to get centered and connect with nature, the Crystal Coast has a variety of outdoor activities to get the body moving. Go for a hike at Fort Mason State Park, take a quick ferry ride to Cape Lookout National Seashore to hunt for seashells during the day or enjoy the Dark Sky Park at night, and relax on the 85 miles of uninterrupted beaches.

North Carolina’s Crystal Coast is also a great spot to experience Blue Mind Theory; this theory states that being in proximity to or in water puts the mind in a meditative state and positively affects both mind and body. Test out this theory in Beaufort and Morehead City during the day, or catch the sunset on the water with Lookout Cruises or Crystal Lady Cruises.

For those looking to make a multiple-day trip, book a stay at hotels or B&Bs like Beaufort Hotel, Bask Hotel, Atlantis Lodge, Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel, Lighthouse Inn & Suites, Pecan Tree Inn, Langdon House and Ann Street Inn.