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.
Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.
Come smell the salty ocean air and savor the warm sand between your toes at the Sward Shack! This home features 4 bedrooms and 3 and half baths. There are balconies on the front as well as on the back of the home. Pool is located directly across...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Feel Emerald Isle like a local in this 6-bedroom home. Brilliantly designed with 2 king beds, 2 queen beds, 2 full beds, and 2 twin beds, this calming getaway offers 6 bathrooms with opulent amenities like a bathtub and shower. Enjoyable additional...
- Emerald Isle
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 20
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...
Oceanside Paws is a handsome 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom oceanfront duplex located in the heart of Emerald Isle. If you are looking for pretty vistas with some salty air, you have found it all here at Oceanside Paws.The oceanfront getaway is part of our...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 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...