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.
Visitors who want to enjoy the natural atmosphere via rustic accommodations, or who crave a resort-quality experience where their RV serves as their home away from home, will find everything they’re looking for and then some in the Beaufort...
Carolina Conch House is a charming Emerald Isle beach home! This freshly modernized, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home has been professionally decorated and includes great amenities ideal for your beach vacation. You will be welcomed into this home with the...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Welcome to the Isle of Dreams in the coastal community of Island Quay. This Almost Oceanfront House offers 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, Private Elevator, Rec Room, and more making it an ideal vacation home away from home!Third Floor: Savor handsome...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...
Bring your whole family or friends group to "Liquid Sunshine", a poolside beach getaway with tons of room for fun. You'll appreciate simple beach access just a short walk across the street. This well-appointed townhome features three levels of...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...