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Gingerbread Festival & Competition
December 12th, 2025 - December 14th, 2025 -
Core Sound Run
April 4th, 2026
Come appreciate The Salty Pearl, a brand new home in the heart of Beaufort, NC! This coastal home hosts a max of 8 guests and offers a variety of resort-style amenities to keep everybody entertained:- 4 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - Kid Friendly ...
Located right at the end of Emerald Isle, this unique "Carousel"-shaped home has the best vistas of both the Ocean and the Inlet! Carousel is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Oceanfront Home. It is the ideal place for those wishing to fish while on vacation...
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...
Emerald Isle condo. One of the best vistas on the entire island because it's on the 5th floor. Two bedroom with really spectacular view of Beach and Ocean. Gated property. Close to grocery stores, eateries, water park, mini-golf, go-carts. Full...
Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...
Just west of the town of Emerald Isle, and across a maze of marshy terrain off the coast of mainland Swansboro, lies Hammocks Beach State Park, an incredible refuge for beach lovers who want to forego the crowds, and enjoy a parcel of barrier island...
Swansboro's Bicentennial Park may not be the grandest of most extensive park along the Crystal Coast's Inner Banks, but it is certainly one of its most scenic. Surrounded by the deep waters of the White Oak River and Swansboro Harbor, patrons to...
Carteret County Speedway, opened in September 2015, is the vision of track owner Bobby Watson. Watson was a renowned Go-Kart promoter and a racer before that. With a lot of help, which included consultation with “The Last American...
Launch on an extensive adventure that cruises the scenic waterfront borders of Downtown Swansboro and beyond via an expedition that’s hosted by the homegrown Lady Swan Boat Tours. Based in the heart of the downtown area, and bordering the...
Enjoy a gorgeous sunset, a little birdwatching, or just a leisurely and short hike that hovers above the White Oak River with a visit to the aptly-named Riverview Park. Located along NC Highway 24 / Corbett Avenue, in between the central downtown...
Swansboro, Cape Carteret, and even Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to enjoy a fully-engaging fishing expedition or eco tour, thanks to the locally acclaimed Sandbar Safari. Located on the edge of the water in the small...
Explore the stunning inshore and nearshore waters of the Crystal Coast with an expertly commandeered charter trip or boat tour with Shore 2 Sound Adventures. Based in the small coastal town of Swansboro, and guided by Capt. Tyler Vanhoy, visitors...
The small town of Swansboro is surrounded by wide, calm waters, which makes it a perfect destination for tackling a new kayak, paddle boarding, or boating adventure through Swansboro Paddle Boarding. Conveniently located on the very edge of the...






