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.
Located on the edge of North Carolina and serving as a midway point between the Outer Banks and the Crystal Coast, Cedar Island is a relatively undiscovered gem that feels miles away from the rest of the world. Close to historic and natural...
Discover the ideal coastal escape in this refreshed Historic bright and airy 2-bedroom home, just steps from the appeal of Beaufort. Start your day refreshed in the enormous granite shower, a spa-like feature that adds a touch of luxury to your...
- Beaufort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
A Pierless Vista is a brand New home to our exclusive Blue Pearl Homes. Exquisitely-furnished and exceptionally-appointed, these extravagant beach vacation units are draped like pearls all along our Crystal Coast. Blue Pearl Homes are...
- Atlantic Beach
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 16
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...
Top Notch West is a wonderfully furnished and completely equipped oceanfront duplex (West side). Located just steps from the striking sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, dolphins are frequently seen from this home. This...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
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...