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2026 Swansboro Nature Spots Guide

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Relax and Recharge at Sea Spray Unit 201...

Welcome to your ideal beach escape! Located on the second floor of the sought-after Sea Spray community, this bright and breezy 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo is just a short walk from the shoreline—ideal for couples, families, or a peaceful solo...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
2-Bedroom Loft near Downtown New Bern

Escape to a calming getaway at Waterwood Townhouses in New Bern. This striking loft accommodates up to 8 guests and features a comfortable living room, a full kitchen, a fireplace, and a washer & dryer. Elevated on stilts with a private entrance...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Morehead City Ferry Service

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...

Charming Soundside Bungalow with Golf Ca...

Welcome to Ideal Sound, a gorgeously refreshed 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath bungalow on the sound side of Emerald Isle! This inviting home blends casual beach‑inspired living with modern comfort and convenience — ideal for family getaways or just and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

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...

Hammocks Beach State Park

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...

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...