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 that is obsessed with life on the water, so it should come as no surprise that fishing of all varieties is celebrated in this coastal town that’s found at the intersections of marshy creeks, major rivers, and miles-wide...
Your whole event will surely be Chillin' The Most in this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home with astounding ocean vistas! You will have access to your own private pool and your own private hot tub that can accommodate up to six people! Multiple outdoor...
- Emerald Isle
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- 3 Bathrooms
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Introducing Hatfield's Hideaway! This dog-friendly, 2 bedroom, 1 bath beachside bungalow duplex is the ideal getaway for your coastal escape, offering all the appeal and relaxation of its counterpart, plus a few additional delights.Step into this...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
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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...
Elegant top floor corner unit with Stunning sunrise and sunset vistas. TWO spectacular oceanfront balconies to relax on and watch the dolphins play!Direct private beach access right below you.4 complex pools to savor along with a day dock on the...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
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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...