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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.
Visitors who are heading to the Crystal Coast will find a scattering of hotels and motels throughout the shoreline and inland communities, but will soon discover that the primary type of accommodations available are vacation rentals. Located all...
Top notch, top floor oceanfront condo. Striking ocean and pool vistas from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath fifth floor condo. Beach Bliss is brand new to the rental market, and freshly redecorated with a comfortable beachy vibe. The unit is roomy and...
This first floor direct oceanfront condo (actually second floor as it is located above ground floor parking and storage), includes 3 BR, 2.5 BA, King Bed in Primary Bedroom, and Queen Beds in the "Boho" and "Whale" bedrooms. Just steps to the...
Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...
This vacation rental is located on the first floor with convenient parking right in the front. The open concept studio is modest but big with accommodations. We provide everything you need for a nice stay. Cookware, dinnerware and silverware for...
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...






