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.
The small communities of Indian Beach and Salter Path, located in between Emerald Isle and Pine Knoll Shores, are scenic Crystal Coast destinations in their own right. Home to some of the area's favorite attractions, multiple options for weekly...
This studio condo is one of the very best Ocean Sands Condominiums has to offer and is handsomely decorated with elegant craftsmanship and with the comfort of its guests in mind. Ocean Sands is an ocean front complex which offers 600 feet of...
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 3
Looking for your dream vacation home? This is it! Bermuda House is a 6 bedroom 7.5 bath Almost Oceanfront home, located one row back from the Ocean. Savor gorgeous vistas of the Atlantic Ocean from all three levels! Step outside and take a dip in...
- Emerald Isle
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
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...
4 Bedrooms | 2 BathroomsBeds: 3 Queens | 3 Twins | TrundleGather the family and settle into this comfortable 4-bedroom beach home designed for casual coastal living. With plenty of sleeping space — including three queen beds, three twin beds, and...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...