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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.
Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Spend your vacation surfing, body boarding, and beachcombing at this two-story townhouse in the heart of Atlantic Beach, where the golden sand and crisp Atlantic waves are three...
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Make yourself at home at this oceanfront, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath condo! Guests will find a completely-equipped kitchen with all the essentials, TVs in all bedrooms, 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...
This oceanfront complex is full of fun with the only outdoor pool with a waterslide in Atlantic Beach. Other amenities include sizable heated deep indoor pool, indoor hot tub & outdoor hot tub, pickle ball, ping pong, tennis & basketball courts...
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...






