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...
Savor striking ocean and pool vistas from this attractively refreshed 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo, where each bedroom has its own private bath. Both bedrooms feature queen beds (Q * Q), and the condo has been updated with a modern kitchen, bathrooms...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Family resort ocean view condo. 1 Master Bedroom with an additional sleeping den with bunk beds. Sleeps 5, best for no more than 4 adults. Boardwalk ramp to beach, indoor pool and outdoor pool with giant slide, hot tubs, tennis and basketball...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
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...
Emerald SmileNew for 2025:- Common Area Furnishings- Tile Bathrooms in King Suites- Quartz Bathroom & Kitchen CountertopsEmerald Sm'Isle is a 8-Bedroom, 7-Full and 2- Half bath home located in a great area of the beach - stringently residential...
- Emerald Isle
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 16
Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...