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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.
The Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile long stretch of the Southern Outer Banks barrier island terrain that runs from Ocracoke Inlet to the northeast side of Beaufort Inlet. Comprised of three separate islands – the North Core Banks...
Mama’s Cottage is a striking Cape Cod-style, 6-bedroom, 2-bath oceanview home located in the gorgeous town of Atlantic Beach. This inviting coastal getaway is just a short walk from beach access and only mins. away from local stores, eateries, and...
Sun Like it Hot is a 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Oceanview Home and your vacation location at pretty Emerald Isle! Unwind in your very own Private Hot Tub or take a swim in your own Private Pool. Play a couple of racks on the Pool Table in the Den/Game...
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...
HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFoosball TableFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerPrivate PoolRecreation RoomScreened PorchWiFi throughout Home DESCRIPTION:Isle...
Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...






