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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.
The waterfront world of Beaufort, Morehead City, the Shackleford Banks, and everything in between is at a mariner’s fingertips when they launch from the Newport River Pier and Ramp. Located directly on the water in between Morehead City and...
Centrally located, Crystal Cove checks all the boxes for your next beach hideaway! ✓ 6 rows from the beach on the sound side✓ Private boat ramp access on sound side✓ Two dishwashers and an ice maker!✓ Brand new Hot Tub that seats 7...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Welcome to Blue Heron East, a gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront duplex located along the alluring shores of Emerald Isle. Offering pretty vistas of the Atlantic and direct access to the beach, this coastal getaway is the ideal place to relax...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
Located in Atlantic Beach, this fantastic condo offers a serene getaway for guests seeking comfort and convenience. With two bedrooms featuring a king bed and 2 twin beds, plus a comfortable living room with a couch bed, there’s plenty of space to...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...