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.
Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...
Come stay at the most appealing home Beaufort has to offer! Located downtown , you are a few blocks from stores and eateries. Crystal Coast Cottage has been extensively refreshed with an open layout and a guest bungalow in the back. The main home...
- Beaufort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Come for your dose of Sea Therapy! This Almost Oceanfront 4 Bedroom, 2 Full-Bath home is just what the doctor ordered for your whole family - with the public beach access located right across the street! After a therapeutic day playing in the surf...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...
Located in the striking coastal town of Atlantic Beach, this enchanting 2-bedroom bungalow invites you to experience the tranquility of the North Carolina shore. Imagine waking up to the calming sounds of the ocean, just a short 3-min. drive from...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...