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 are heading to the Crystal Coast will find a scattering of hotels and motels throughout the shoreline and inland communities, but will soon discover that the primary type of accommodations available are vacation rentals. Located all...
Oceanfront home just a few steps to the beach features a pool and elevator, this striking home offers a pleasant getaway for guests seeking comfort and space. With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, it’s ideal for families or groups. Five bathrooms...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
Welcome to Black Dog Beach House – Your Ultimate Soundside Getaway!Escape to the tranquility of Black Dog Beach House, a incredible vacation rental located on the serene soundside of a beautiful ocean town. With 4 cavernous bedrooms and 2.5 baths...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 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...
Very private 3 story, 5 bed, 3.5 bath home w/Ocean vistas and painless walk to the beach. The top floor has a king and a queen bedroom with vistas of the ocean, a twin room with vistas of the sound, & 2 full baths. The deck off the third floor...
- Atlantic Beach
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...