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.
Vacationers who want to experience a slice of authentic “Down East” culture will want to visit picturesque Harker’s Island. Located just east of the town of Beaufort and the Crystal Coast beaches, this small coastal community has...
Anniversary Waltz East is a 3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Oceanfront home. You'll spend your vacation just steps from the handsome Atlantic Ocean! Sink your toes in the sand all day long as you sit on the beach! High Speed Wireless Internet...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Savor a cavernous, gorgeously furnished townhouse that comfortably sleeps up to 11 guests—ideal for families, groups, and multi-family vacations. Bright coastal décor, open living spaces, and thoughtful details throughout make it painless to...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
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...
At A Place at the Beach you’ll be close to all the action in Atlantic Beach, including the exceptional beaches, eateries, stores, and other beachside attractions. We have a 2 bedroom 2 bath furnished condo with a completely equipped kitchen, wifi...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...