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...
Property Highlights:Location: 2nd row, directly across from the beach with public accessBedrooms: 2 comfortable bedroomsBathroom: 1 full bathKitchenette:Toaster convection ovenHot plate cooking surfaceMicrowaveFridgeNo traditional range or...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
About this space"Our Happy Place" is where your vacation heaven begins! It doesn't get better than OCEANFRONT! You get the picture ideal view from every window! The beach access is right off our front steps and the pool is right beside the...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 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...
Pine Knoll Townes 92 is a Two Level Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhouse in the Oceanfront Pine Knoll Townes Community Complex.Painless 250 foot walk to the beach from the outdoor Community Swimming Pool with Observation Deck and Beach Access...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...