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.
Established in 1709, and renowned as the third oldest town in the state, Beaufort truly is a community where history comes alive. From dozens of residences that have decorated the local downtown streets for centuries, to hidden landmarks and...
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Awesome on-site amenities and an unbeatable beachfront location are ready to welcome you to this Place at the Beach condo! The resort's outdoor and indoor pool, hot tub, and...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
Feel "Half Shelled", the premier rental listing on the Crystal Coast. We are centrally located for you to appreciate everything Atlantic Beach has to offer.Unwind on your vacation at this freshly refreshed condo within one of the Crystal Coast's...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
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Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...
4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths. King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins. Linens supplied with beds made. Townhome located in Oceanside Villas in Atlantic Beach. Central air and heat, Dishwasher, Washer and dryer, Microwave. Wireless internet. Very well-appointed poolside...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...