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.
Visitors cruising along US Highway 70 in between the towns of Morehead City and Beaufort will briefly travel over a small parcel of land that makes a momentary appearance in between the two on-the-water bridges. This small slip of terrain is known...
FEATURES: Oceanfront and oceanside townhomes. Outdoor pool and sundeck overlooking the ocean, cavernous courtyard, outdoor shower. Adjacent to the North Carolina Aquarium. No family pets. LOCATION: Pine Knoll ShoresOceanside Townhome, 2 BR, 1 ½ B...
Oceanfront bungalow with expansive vistas. four bedrooms and two bathrooms. (Q* Q* Q* 2S) This classic bungalow has been remodeled with bamboo floor, ceiling fans, and refreshed furnishings throughout. Wi-Fi and Hulu + Live TV streaming are...
Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...
Sea Star is a 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Oceanside pet friendly vacation home, located on the pretty Crystal Coast of North Carolina, in the town of Atlantic Beach. This handsome home is just a 2 min. walk from a beach access and just mins. from stores and...
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...






