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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 Crystal Coast's offshore waters are guarded by the US Coast Guard, and Emerald Isle is home to one of their flagship stations, encompassing a large section of the town's western edge, adjacent to the inlet, and marked by an unimposing station...
Feel "Half Shelled", the premier rental listing on the Crystal Coast. We are centrally located for you to appreciate everything Atlantic Beach has to offer.Unwind on your vacation at this newly remodeled condo within one of the Crystal Coast's only...
Emerald Dream, is a New 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home that is the ideal place to spend your vacation to Emerald Isle! Private Pool and Hot Tub added in 2025!This home is a 2 min. flat walk to a public beach access at the end of Eagles Nest Drive (not...
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...
Welcome to Atlantic Beach’s Finest-Kept Secret!This Panoramic Ocean-View Studio is the ONLY unit in the community offering Ocean, Sunset, and Pool vistas.Stroll through the private gazebo and reach the sand in seconds. Spend your days appreciating...
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...






