There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.
If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.
Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 12th year in 2026. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.
The Bogue Island Fishing Pier is a legendary landmark for long time Emerald Isle vacationers. Built in the late 1950s, and operated by the same family for well over 40 years, the fishing pier is a paradise for anglers who want to take advantage of...
Discover this enchanting 3-bedroom gem in Atlantic Beach. This welcoming home features 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, ideal for a comfortable stay. With amenities like AC, heating, and a hair dryer, guests will feel right at home. The 2 bathrooms...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Updated Interior | Walk to BeachSalt air and sound vistas — welcome to life on the peaceful side of the island. At 'The Cozy Crab Shack By The Sea,' start with coffee on the deck overlooking the Intracoastal and end with...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...
Queens Court 2203 is a charmingly appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath second-floor condo located just one building back from the ocean, offering gorgeous nearly oceanfront vistas and the relaxing sound of the waves. Step out onto your private covered...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...