101 Cedar Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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374 Reviews
by Ryan B. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026
Place was extremely clean, dock master was extremely helpful and friendly. Most definitely going back.
by Steve M. - Verified user on Jul 04, 2026
Excellent facilities. Dan the Dockmaster was superb. I am a convert from the downtown Marina. Homer Smith, best in Beaufort.
by Michael T. - Verified user on Jul 01, 2026
What an outstanding marina - top notch - I had some questions on the approach and Dan was thorough and patient guiding me through. The help getting into the slip was much appreciated as there aren’t always knowledgeable dockhands around. An easy walk into town where there are lots of shops and restaurants. Free laundry and courtesy van were wonderful but the goose that lays the golden egg was the free ice! Will definitely return
by silva s. - Verified user on Jun 27, 2026
The marina is pristine and so well maintained. Dan, the dockmaster, made it so easy for us to get in and out. We got fueled up on our slip. The town is nearby and walkable. Love this marina!
by Tom L. - Verified user on Jun 22, 2026
Update 06/21/2026 - Yes, they are consistently excellent! Thanks to the staff or being understanding on our change of schedule due to weather. The new "It's 5 o'clock Somewhere" restaurant next door at the Margaritaville hotel is a nice new option next to the marina.
Update 10/23/2025 - Another great stay at Homer Smith Docks. The staff was great as usual. Easy walk to town. Highly recommended!
May 13, 2025 - The NEW Homer Smith Docks & Marina is a great stop! We stayed here on our first Loop in 2019, and it was good, but in need of some love. Boy! Did they get Love! Completely rebuilt with new docks, a new office, and a boater's lounge. The staff is excellent. We appreciated the courtesy van, and FREE LAUNDRY! Easy in with a well-marked and dredged channel. This will be our regular stop in Beaufort, NC!
by James K. - Verified user on Jun 12, 2026
Well run marina with competent staff, free laundry and courtesy car. We enjoyed our stay there. Mind the channel coming in, it gets very shallow very quickly once outside.
by Patrick N. - Verified user on Jun 11, 2026
great place to visit and folks were great. Thanks Mr Homer's son-in-law
by Earl G. - Verified user on Jun 07, 2026
Homer Smith’s is one of the finest marinas that we’ve stayed at!
by John B. - Verified user on Jun 07, 2026
Excellent top notch facility, highly recommend!
by David O. - Verified user on Jun 06, 2026
Do great to work with. Excellent stay.
by Mark P. - Verified user on Jun 06, 2026
Great place to stay. Facilities are new. Floating docks. Showers are a1. Loaner car, free laundry, and a friendly staff.
by Heather K. - Verified user on Jun 04, 2026
What an absolute pleasure, from the facility to the staff. Everyone was accommodating and helpful. The facility had so many amenities and was clean. Can't say enough and can't recommend highly enough!
by Susan G. - Verified user on Jun 01, 2026
Exceptional marina you really need to visit at least once on your travels! Matt was amazing at tie up, explained the amenities of the marina, and made us feel welcome. Dan shared his local and sailing knowledge which really was valuable to us. The docks are wide, clean, and everything works. The showers are clean and beautiful. The free laundry is in real washers and dryers. There is a restaurant next door, and groceries in town. And, no kidding, they have a loaner car you can sign up and borrow. This was such a great environment that allowed us visit with neighbors and get caught up on boat stuff. We will definitely be back.
by Stephen R. - Verified user on May 31, 2026
I love the marina and town. We always stop here going north and south.
by Beth V. - Verified user on May 26, 2026
Amazing marina! Staff was very accommodating for a last minute extended stay in a transient slip & very helpful for local info. Having a marina car available was a real plus for cruisers - not to mention free laundry on site. The marina facilities were clean (looks brand new!) and very safe. We will definitely return.
by Sharon & John H. - Verified user on May 21, 2026
We enjoyed this very lovely marina. Hope to visit it again soon!
by Paul Z. - Verified user on May 20, 2026
very courteous staff and excellent facility
by Dan R. - Verified user on May 19, 2026
Always amazing! Beautiful Marina with a car to borrow to hit the grocery store! Great ice supply!!! Very accommodating staff!
by David W. - Verified user on May 18, 2026
Dan was great, We were hoping to refuel, get water, and hang out at dock in order to affect fresh water repairs. We had to buy full slip, ok. Unfortunately was put in a slip that when water tank refilled we ended aground as tide subsided significantly delaying departure and fouling AC water intake requiring mud digout overboard later.
by Lee S. - Verified user on May 18, 2026
Dan answered our questions prior to arrival professionally and efficiently. Met us at the dock, helped us tie up, fuel, and hook up to power. Then went the extra mile and walked us through the outstanding facilities. ONLY thin I’d suggest is a trash can at the end of C dock…! Awesome stay, and great fuel prices - way cheaper than City Docks!!
by Mike C. - Verified user on May 14, 2026
Thank you Dan! This is a very nice, well run marina. Great weather protection, beautiful new floating docks, very thorough list of amenities.
Marina Response:
Mike, you are very welcome. We appreciate your business and your kind words. -Danby Dianne G. - Verified user on May 14, 2026
Staff was great. Great help while docking in gust winds. Very knowledgeable. We only stayed one night so we didn’t get to use the laundry or courtesy car, but everything neat and clean!
Marina Response:
Dianne, thank you for the positive feedback and choosing to stay with us. Just say the word and I'll book you for a multi-day stay so you can try the laundry and the car. -Danby Tim R. - Verified user on May 13, 2026
This is an excellent Marina. All new floating docks that are well managed. The marina includes free laundry with 3 good working washers and dryers. 3 private & clean boaters shower rooms, well-appointed boaters lounge and a fun historic town with in three blocks walking distance.
Marina Response:
Tim, thank you for choosing Homer Smith for your stay. We know there are other options in town, so we make every effort to make sure your stay the best possible. Fair winds. -Danby Henry L. - Verified user on May 13, 2026
Excellent marina with first rate facilities. Fuel price very reasonable. Marina Manager was extremely helpful and professional. Will stay again when we are in the area.
Marina Response:
Henry, we strive to provide you with the best marina experience possible including setting our fuel and gasoline prices competitively. We appreciate your kind words and hope the rest of your travels are safe and enjoyable. -Danby Thomas & Angela G. on May 12, 2026
Wow! This is one of the best run marinas of the
60 or so we’ve stayed—great amenities: courtesy car, free laundry, boaters lounge and clean showers are great bonuses (amazing how often we do not find clean showers!).
The real amenity is the people…Dan was proficient and professional on the radio managing back and forth with several incoming boats, as well as single handedly, expertly getting us all in efficiently—so appreciated!
Marina Response:
Tom, after a long day of travel, our goal is to ensure that your arrival, docking, and stay are not only stress free but also allows you to enjoy your time in the marina as much as your time on the water. Many safe miles and thank you for your kind words. -DanAbout Homer Smith Docks and Marina
Homer Smith’s is the go-to Carteret County marina for guests and locals, alike. Located on Beaufort’s Towne Creek, we feature 30 slips, accommodating vessels up to 100 feet. More slips are to come, as we continually grow our facilities.
Our state-of-the-art marina caters to recreational boaters, sailors, fishing trollers, area residents and seasonal visitors. Our boat slip rental leasing options allow for brief visitors and those looking for a long-term stay. We’re proud to be serving everyone looking to be in Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, or just anywhere on Crystal Coast.
The docks that make up Homer Smith are constructued of a BMT ML-32 floating dock system built by Bellingham Marine, the largest dock manufacturer in the U.S. Our decking is made of Brazilian hardwood, also known as IPE. The main walkways are 10 foot wide, making them more stable than others in our area. Our docks are secured by 12-inch concrete piles and the finger piers will be 32-foot long with bumper piles at each end. The harbor lights are made with marina electrical equipment and supply all power needs for up to 100-foot motor yachts.
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