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.
First time visitors should note not to ask for a Coke in the Inner Banks town of New Bern. The community has a proud history as the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola, and this claim to fame is celebrated at a number of locales around downtown, including the...
Soul Shine is THE premier vacation spot in for the entire family ANY TIME OF YEAR! Whether you are looking for a calming beach stay or an action-packed family vacation, Soul Shine is equipped to provide the ideal getaway for your well-deserved...
- Emerald Isle
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
Pine Knoll Townes 65 is a Two Level Almost Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhouse in the Pine Knowll Townes Community Complex.Savor ocean vistas from the Master Bedroom balcony! Simple 250 foot walk to the beach from the outdoor Community...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...
This is a second-floor, point-unit condo with charming ocean and beach vistas. The primary bedroom has a queen bed, a TV, a private bath, and a private balcony. The second bedroom has a double bed and the third bedroom has two twins. The living room...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...