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Swansboro by Candlelight is a cherished holiday tradition that transforms historic downtown Swansboro into a festive winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, seasonal decorations, and small-town charm. Held annually in November, the event marks the unofficial start of the holiday season on the Crystal Coast, inviting residents and visitors to gather for an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community celebration in one of North Carolina’s most picturesque waterfront towns.
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The Core Sound Chow Down is a popular annual culinary event that celebrates the food traditions, community spirit, and coastal heritage of Down East Carteret County. Held each December at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island, the event serves as the traditional kickoff to the museum’s Waterfowl Weekend festivities, drawing residents and visitors from across eastern North Carolina.
Welcome to Southern Tide, a classy and roomy townhome located in the gated Sound of the Sea community in Emerald Isle, NC. Perfectly located just steps from the beach, this nearly oceanfront property offers sweeping ocean vistas, access to community...
Escape to this elegantly designed, newly constructed one-bedroom beach condo in a private community with painless beach and pool access. “The Beach House” occupies the entire bottom level. Beach chairs and shade are supplied for convenience. A...
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.This oceanfront condo has everything you need for a calming hideaway at the beach! Along with direct beach access from the complex, you'll savor countless on-site fun, with...
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...






