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.
Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...
Step into “Spivey’s Korner,” where sweeping ocean vistas greet you and a calming, sandy beach awaits just steps from your door. Appreciate the ease of fast, secure Wi-Fi throughout your stay, blending modern convenience with coastal comfort...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Each full bathroom has a deep hottub tub, great for calming, with shower. Vistas of Bird Shoal across from Taylor's Creek. Intelligent TVs for when you are done having fun in the sun. In walking distance of the coffee stores, eateries, bars...
- Beaufort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...
Wee Blew Inn East is a giant 5-bedroom Oceanfront Duplex with an additional family room on ground level. Gorgeously decorated on three living levels. Inter-connecting doors on living level (if rented together) makes it ideal for huge groups! Open ...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 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...