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.
The Crystal Coast is a well-known paradise for anglers, thanks to miles of water in every direction, and a famed distinction as the locale for some of the biggest fishing tournaments along the East Coast. From heading miles offshore to target the...
Feel the rich history and outdoor adventure that the town of New Bern has to offer with a stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, charmingly refreshed 1940s vacation rental home! Boasting a fenced-in backyard, Intelligent TVs, and a well-appointed...
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Oceanfront Duplex with Stunning Vistas! Welcome to your ideal beach hideaway! This oceanfront duplex offers 3 bedrooms, a additional room, and 3 bathrooms, each with beautiful ocean vistas. Two master suites come with private bathrooms, and one...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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 Downeast Retreat, your ideal sound-front escape located in the heart of Down East Beaufort. This elegantly appointed coastal home offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and waterfront serenity, making it the ideal destination for...
- Beaufort
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...