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.
Beaufort NC is distinctive in that the cool waterfront town can appeal to visitors of all tastes, styles, and ages, and this is especially evident when it comes to the region’s youngest visitors. From wild pirate-themed tours and cruises to...
Let's take you back for a visit to the '60s and '70s. This unit is decorated as if you were back in the day, featuring a bright orange floral queen-size bedspread and an avocado rug. This apartment is quietly located near the INTRACOASTAL...
- Beaufort
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
Welcome to this modest but comfortable condo in Atlantic Beach. This handsome property features open concept living room, queen size bed and kitchen all in an open area. The condo is modest on size but big on amenities! Guests can appreciate WiFi...
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...
October 1st-March 31st-HOA now accepts 3 nighttime minimum stays!!! Come visit the beach in the off season!Welcome to "Toes In The Sand"! This 1st floor condo has everything a family needs to have a great week at the beach! Very clean...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...