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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.
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The Beaufort Music Festival has become a beloved event for music lovers everywhere, thanks to its amazing line-up of talented artists, and its home base in the charming coastal town of Beaufort. Featuring two full days of music that are stocked with local, regional, and even nationally recognized artists and performers, the Beaufort Music Festival is an enchanting way for newcomers to discover a range of new sounds and talents without ever leaving the heart of the Crystal Coast.
Beaufort NC is distinctive in that the cool waterfront town can appeal to visitors of all tastes, styles, and ages, and this is especially evident when it comes to the region’s youngest visitors. From wild pirate-themed tours and cruises to...
Begin your calming island hideaway with a stay in Sunny Daze! Bring Fido to this Pet-Friendly, 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Almost Oceanfront duplex. Sunny Daze is the downstairs unit only. This ideally cozy and just the right size property is ideal for an...
Welcome to Shore Perfection, a handsome Emerald Isle coastal getaway just a short walk to the beach. This cavernous 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom half-duplex sleeps up to 8 guests and features private balconies from every room, multiple outdoor spaces, a...
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...
Appreciate a 10% discount for a 7-nighttime stay and bring your boat! Feel the coastal lifestyle in the Beau Coast community, offering top-tier amenities. A boat storage area is conveniently located roughly 0.5 miles from your condo, with a wildlife...
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...






