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.
Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...
Island Beach Racquet Club 205A is a elegantly refreshed second-floor, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath oceanfront condo the ideal setting for your next beach hideaway. Designed with fresh coastal appeal and thoughtful updates throughout, this inviting getaway...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Pebble Beach I-305 is a comfortable third-floor studio condominium located in the gated Pebble Beach community on Emerald Isle, offering simple access to the beach and a wide range of resort-style amenities. This efficient and inviting space is...
- Emerald Isle
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
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...
Welcome to your dream hideaway in New Bern! This delightfully refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is the epitome of comfort and convenience. Located on a peaceful dead-end street, this getaway offers a serene escape while being just a stone's throw...
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
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...