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.
You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...
Escape to this calming family getaway! Savor a cavernous kitchen, comfortable beds, and a peaceful ambiance. Just 700 feet from the Core Creek Marina and boat ramp. It’s ideal for fishing and beach fun. End the day with a BBQ in the...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Condo FeaturesOceanfront Recently Renovated Adjacent to Pool1st Floor Bedroom 1: KingBedroom 2: 2 Twins - bunk beds 2 bathrooms Washer & Dryer in Unit Dishwasher Keurig and Full Pot Coffee Maker Linens Supplied Water SlidePoolIndoor...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...
Unwind with the whole family at this calming place to stay. This oceanside complex has two private beach access points and two pools. Your condo features an spectacular view of the ocean from the living room and private deck, a king bed in the...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...