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.
Beaufort may be best known as a cool and coastal small town, but a trip to this barely inland community can also easily entail a day at the beach, which means that beachcombers are just a shell’s throw away from a full morning or afternoon of...
Stunning Oceanfront home to appreciate the blue water ocean, Gazebo by the beach; Walk out balcony deck to savor the breeze right outside Master Suite. Jacuzzi Hot Tub for relaxation. Laundry facilities. Ideal serene ambiance to step out with...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Make yourself at home at this oceanfront, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath condo! Guests will find a entirely-equipped kitchen with all the essentials, TVs in all bedrooms, a...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...
Nuthin But Sun is an economical 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Almost Oceanfront Home only one home away from the ocean! Open decks with an enclosed screen porch with vistas! Walking distance to fishing pier, located in the heart of Emerald Isle near many...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...