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.
Visitors to the central Crystal Coast region who want to embark on a wild island adventure without venturing too far away from the mainland can enjoy a relatively easy trek with a visit to Sugarloaf Island. Veritably hidden in plain sight, this...
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Gorgeously located and seductively peaceful, the oceanfront condo complex of Island Beach & Racquet Club is centrally located to area amusements, dining, and shopping. You'll...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
HGTV-Featured Coastal Retreat | Ocean Vistas | Steps to the BeachWelcome to your ideal Crystal Coast escape—an elevated coastal getaway just steps from the shoreline, ideally positioned in one of Atlantic Beach’s most sought-after...
- Atlantic Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...
Right on the dune line, 1 Fish, 2 Fish is an easygoing oceanfront home made for families. Two levels + elevator keep everybody close; a ground-level den adds ping-pong, pool table, wet bar, and room to spread out. Appreciate big Atlantic vistas from...
- Emerald Isle
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 18
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...