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.
Visitors to the Crystal Coast are often surprised to discover the wealth of local museums, landmarks, and ancient sites that pay homage to the region’s centuries of history. Home to some of the oldest communities in the state, most famous (or...
Your comfortable hideaway awaits in New Bern at this beautiful home. With 3 bedrooms, this terrific property offers plenty of space for guests to relax and relax. The home is equipped with heating, WiFi, AC, and a washing machine, ensuring a ideal...
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Welcome to "Emerald Cay East," a beautiful townhome located in the sought-after Spinnaker's Reach neighborhood in the striking Emerald Isle. This coastal getaway offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and oceanside serenity for your...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...
Spend your days calming in Emerald Isle at the best beach on the Carolina coast and appreciate the sunsets from our deck looking out over the ocean from this 4th row home on a high lot. Our home, in the gorgeous Coast Guard Road area, is located...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
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...