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.
There's a reason why Beaufort earned the title of the "Coolest Small Town in the USA" by national publication Budget Travel Magazine, and one of the driving forces behind this honor is Beaufort's dedicated preservation of its history, orchestrated...
Summary:This Cozy Cottage is a ideal hideaway for couples or groups of six that just want to get away and savor the beach! With the waves just a 2 min. walk from the home, grab our chairs, and our cooler, fill it up with ice, and appreciate! ☀...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Welcome to your ideal hideaway destination!Located just steps away from the sun-kissed sands of the beach, your vacation rental promises an memorable experience for all guests. As you step into your temporary getaway, you'll find yourself immersed...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...
Three BedroomsQueen size beds in all three roomsLinens not supplied. Bring or rent locally your sheets and towels.Blankets and additional pillows in closetsTwo BathroomsMaster bathroom remodel Winter 2023.Toilet paper, hair dryer includedTowels not...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...