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.
Beaufort is a community where history and coastal charm is found around every downtown corner, and where top Crystal Coast restaurants are found side-by-side with historic residences and museums. As a result, it’s an easy task for sightseers...
1 Mi to Waterfront Park | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Bright & Modern InteriorStep into the heart of New Bern adventure — this inviting vacation rental home is the ideal launchpad! Appreciate a calming living space with a roomy kitchen for homemade...
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located among the dunes of North Carolina's coast, this two-bedroom condo offers a peaceful, beachside escape from the everyday. Just a stone's throw from Fort Macon State Park...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
Welcome to our striking 1-bedroom condo, ideally located on the marina in the Fairfield Harbour neighborhood. Appreciate striking water vistas and the convenience of two full bathrooms, a entirely equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry, and a Murphy bed...
- New Bern
- 1 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...