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.
Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.This is an refreshed second-floor condo overlooking the handsome Crystal Coast oceanfront! With two bedrooms and two baths, this enchanting condo offers a queen bed in the primary...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Savor Simple Beach Days at this striking studio condo located in a peaceful Oceanfront Community. Step outside to Direct Beach Access, take a dip in the exhilarating pool, or savor breezy coastal walks just steps away—relaxation comes...
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...
Welcome to your dream coastal getaway! This freshly constructed townhome, just steps from the beach, offers the ultimate oceanside lifestyle. With three bedrooms and three and a half baths, there's plenty of space for relaxation and...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...