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.
Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...
Discover destination-defining beaches, family attractions, and dining from the comfort of this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Emerald Isle vacation rental. Conveniently located within walking distance to the best of the island, this beautiful single-story...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Adorable duplex by the sea. With a 4 min. walk to the beach and handsome vistas of the sound spend days with your feet in the sand and nights on the deck watching the sunset. Just a stones throw to all the best eateries and stores. Take a...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 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...
You’ll fall in adore with this 5-bedroom, 4-bath oceanfront home, designed for relaxation, fun, and memorable memories. Whether you're soaking in ocean vistas from the private pool or appreciating a cool drink under the covered oceanfront gazebo...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...