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.
If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...
Feel the ultimate coastal getaway at Beach Thyme, a striking 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom oceanfront bungalow with unparalleled ocean vistas of the pristine shores of Indian Beach. This airy home with modern amenities and vaulted ceilings, offering an...
- Indian Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Third row bungalow, 4 BR, 3 B. Q * Q* 2D * 2D. Island Club linens included. Savor gorgeous ocean vistas from this charmingly modernized bungalow. The roomy kitchen features a huge dining table ideal for family meals and gatherings. Modern amenities...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...
Welcome to this gorgeous oceanfront home with gorgeous vistas. Unwind on the sunny partially covered deck, listening to the ocean waves and watching pelicans diving in the water and dolphins swimming near the shore. At the main level, you can find a...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...