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 Pine Cliff Recreation Area can certainly serve as a lovely picnic venue, a wide open area to take the pets out for a well-deserved walk, or simply a scenic locale to take a mile hike through sections of the Croatan National Forest.
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located right in the middle of all of the Crystal Coast's action, the Southwinds Condominiums offer a comfortable, opulent, and family-friendly hideaway! When you aren't utilizing...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Sit back and relax in this 4 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom home located in the exclusive Spinnaker’s Reach Subdivision. Located second row from the Ocean and right across the street from access to the Community Pool and beach access, this home is the...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
Welcome to Isle Praise! Our home is a four bedroom, four bath slice of heaven! This single family home is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood, located on the second row with a awesome ocean view from all four bedrooms, the great room...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...