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 oceanside community of Pine Knoll Shores is a shining example of the Crystal Coast beach scene. Filled with charming vacation rentals, natural preserves, an acclaimed country club, and little else to draw attention away from the postcard perfect...
Sea Dunes: Oceanfront, Boardwalk to the Beach, Vistas from 2nd FloorBed Sizes: 3 Queen Beds, 2 Twin BedsWelcome to Sea Dunes, a striking oceanfront hideaway designed for laid-back coastal living. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the ideal...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Recent updates include completely modernized kitchen with all new appliances, upgraded Washer and Dryer, and all new living room furnishings!Summer Winds A-415 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom fourth-floor oceanfront condo overlooking the Atlantic Ocean...
- Indian Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...
Summary:Discover your dream hideaway in this striking one-bedroom condo in Fairfield Harbour, boasting a prime location on the golf course's first hole. Savor access to the Broad Creek Recreation Center, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, miniature...
- New Bern
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...