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 edge of the Bulkhead Channel which leads to the Back Sound, the Radio Island Beach Access is a unique and wonderfully convenient beach destination for both Morehead City and Beaufort visitors.
Captain's Choice is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath OCEANFRONT duplex with over 2100 square feet of living space that sleeps 14 people. The kitchen was completely refreshed in the fall of 2017 and there is new furnishings in the living area and tons of new...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Instant Confirmation- Hot Tub Pool Air Conditioning No Smoking InternetThis 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is on the 6th floor facing the water. Its located in a private gated marina community surrounded by water on all sides. This rental property has so...
- Beaufort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
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...
From one of our repeat guests : "Calm and calming. This is the type of property and owners that is a homerun for Vacation Rental By Owner"Come stay in our 3-BR, 2-BA family home on Bogue Sound in striking Emerald Isle! Savor charming vistas from the...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...