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 Crystal Coast has more than 85 miles of coastline, which includes 56 miles of protected and unspoiled beaches that make up the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Because of this, folks will find plenty of stretches of sand where they can use their...
This condo is just steps from public beach access and walking distance to the water park, making it an ideal spot for families and guests who want to be close to everything without ever needing the car. Appreciate the onsite community pool with...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Catalina is a pretty oceanfront 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom duplex! This home has plenty of room for you and your family or friends.You can't help but wake up happy when you stay at Catalina. With its striking ocean vistas, bright, open, airy spaces...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 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...
Welcome to this delightful bungalow in Emerald Isle. This phenomenal property features a comfortable bedroom and a impressive living room with a couch bed for additional guests. Savor the convenience of amenities like a washing machine, WiFi, and...
- Emerald Isle
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 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...