There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.
If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.
Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 12th year in 2026. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.
From the isolated Cape Lookout National Seashore to the beach towns in the busy southern Crystal Coast region, every community has its own set of guidelines when it comes to enjoying the sunny local shorelines. So before you head to the seashore, be...
Mystic HeightsOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Spend your days on the sandy shorelines of Emerald Isle when you book a stay at this sun-filled...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
BBQ Ready | 3 Mi to Island Express Ferry Service | Great Area for FishingSet sail for an memorable stay at this Beaufort vacation rental, where history and ocean breezes blend seamlessly! Watch the wild horses gallop along the shoreline, discover...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
Oceanfront home, 7 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Bed configuration; 2K, 4Q, 1BB. Come and appreciate this huge family vacation home located in a beautiful private area of Pine Knoll Shores. Duneside has decks on both sides of the home and has ample yard...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 7 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...