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.
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.
Beaufort explorers who want an easy launching point in the heart of town, or just a scenic spot to enjoy a quick picnic lunch and an incredible view, can head to the centrally located Grayden Paul Park. Tucked away along the waterfront on Front...
Welcome to Shorr Thing — your private slice of heaven in the heart of Emerald Isle!Just steps from the sand and a short walk to the pier, this gorgeous coastal getaway blends laid-back beach vibes with modren comfort. Whether you're sipping coffee...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Eyes of the Ocean is a appealing coastal getaway just a 6-min. walk from Emerald Isle’s shining beach. Unwind in the comfortable open living area, prepare in the completely supplied kitchen, or sip coffee on private balconies. Families appreciate...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
Come join us at Almost Phamily for a vacation you will always remember. This charming, entirely refreshed bungalow is just waiting for your family to appreciate. With two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two double beds, there is...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...