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.
Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...
Welcome to Sea Breeze, your ideal Crystal Coast escape located in the gated Island Quay community in impressive Atlantic Beach! This inviting 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Almost Oceanfront home offers the ideal blend of comfort, coastal appeal, and...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Cottage at Pine Knoll Shores is a welcoming coastal getaway designed for comfort, convenience, and effortless beach living. Located in the peaceful, family-friendly community of Pine Knoll Shores, this single-story vacation home offers an ideal...
- Pine Knoll Shores
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
Emerald Cove #7 is a impressive soundfront one-bedroom condo on Bogue Sound, offering striking water vistas and a calming coastal setting in the heart of Emerald Isle. Located on the first floor with the sound just steps away, this comfortable...
- Emerald Isle
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
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...