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 taking a stroll through Beaufort can’t help but admire the collection of historic homes and charming city blocks that have been guarding the waterfront for centuries. Many of these structures are part of the Beaufort Historic District...
Bring the whole family to "A Wave From It All" with tons of room for fun and gathering. This very well appointed poolside townhome has everything you need to savor your next family vacation in Atlantic Beach. It is a very short walk to the beach via...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Reel Heaven is a two bedroom waterfront condo with a deep water boat slip in the heart of Atlantic Beach. Simple access to Bogue Sound and the intracoastal waterway. Minutes by boat from the Morehead waterfront or just savor the island life. A short...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 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...
Welcome to Apex: Your Classic Oceanfront Cottage! Feel the appeal of beachfront living in this enchanting, dog-friendly bungalow, featuring a 6-person hot tub on the deck overlooking the ocean (You can see the Cape Lookout Lighthouse on a clear...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...