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...
Come appreciate this outstanding condo duplex (right side) with 4 bedrooms, parking for 5 cars and just a short walk to the beach with nice access in Club Colony. Charcoal grille and 2 outdoor showers, one with hot water! The first floor has two...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
Treat your friends and family to this mid-century architectural gem and appreciate pretty vistas of pristine beach and the namesake waters of the Crystal Coast. With so many amenities, including a screened-in porch, outdoor shower, and other...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
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...
Tides Out West is a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Oceanfront Duplex located in elegant Emerald Isle. Wake up early and watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean. If you are not the early bird then savor the beach for the day & soak up the breath taking sunsets...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 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...