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Celebrate the holidays Crystal Coast style with this annual event that entices locals and visitors alike to get into the holiday spirit. The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition that combines Swansboro’s love of life on the water with a truly festive atmosphere, and the event is sure to become an annual celebration that Crystal Coast visitors will want to return to again and again.
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The annual Wooden Boat Show is a tradition in the town of Beaufort, and its 51st celebration in 2027 promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever before. With a long roster of activities that are slated for the weekend-long event, visitors will be treated to a wealth of activities, displays, exhibits, and interactive ways to join in the fun.
Come and marvel as a fleet of wooden boats are constructed from start to finish before your eyes at this competition that pits boat-builders against each other in one of the most anticipated events of the Annual Wooden Boat Show. The BoatBuilding Challenge is an event that's been going strong for more than 15 years as of 2026, and the competition features 18 teams who will battle it out to craft the best wooden boat in just four hours’ time.
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...
Ocean vistas are striking from the porch of our condo. Short walk to the beach. Beach is never overly busy. Fall to sleep each nighttime to the sound of the surf. Striking vistas of sunrise every morning. Can even see the sunset over the ocean...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Sound of the Sea West 105 is an Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community.Located on the first floor of the high rise building, beach access is a breeze! Giant living area with Queen Sleeper Couch faces the ocean with...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...
New to Vacation Rental By Owner, but you’ll see tons of good reviews on Airbnb for the same property. Guests will appreciate the clean and modern feel of this single story home with an open layout. Conveniently located near the historic downtown...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...