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.
Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...
Beachfront GetawayThis striking 5-bedroom oceanfront single-family home, offering over 2,900 square feet of living space, is available for rent for the first time in numerous years. With two oceanfront master bedrooms and a roomy downstairs great...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 16
Sound of the Sea North 212 is a striking two-level, nearly-oceanfront townhouse condo located in the beautiful Sound of the Sea community - where the gentle rhythm of the waves and salty sea air instantly set the tone for a calming Emerald Isle...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 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...
Appreciate pretty sunsets and oceanfront living in this handsome 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner condo designed for a calming beach hideaway. Comfortably accommodating up to 8 guests, the unit features a king bedroom, queen bedroom, a room with two...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...