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.
The Crystal Coast has more than 85 miles of coastline, which includes 56 miles of protected and unspoiled beaches that make up the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Because of this, folks will find plenty of stretches of sand where they can use their...
Appreciate a enchanting view of the outdoor swimming pool and the open Atlantic Ocean at this oceanfront condo on the second floor of Sands Villa Resort. Inside, you'll be greeted by a living room with a flatscreen TV (with complimentary Netflix...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Cavernous home comfort and a convenient location just a short walk from the beach are yours at this Pine Knoll Shores heaven. Boasting a prime, ocean-view location within simple reach of the beach, local dining options, and attractions, this...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...
Located on a high dune, this nearly oceanfront home has huge open and covered decks with ample furnishings, and offers broad vistas of the ocean and sound from all levels! The beach access is across the street and just three homes down, making...
- Emerald Isle
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...