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.
Hitting the seashore in Atlantic Beach is an easy venture, thanks to a number of local public beach accesses, including the sprawling Picnic Street Park. With a prime locale that straddles the borders of the Fort Macon State Park and the town limits...
Step into your slice of oceanside heaven at Atlantic Breeze, a attractively appointed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome located in the heart of Emerald Isle’s vibrant Village West community. Located ideally between the shining pool and the golden...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
Welcome to The Nautilus - a spectacular newer constructed, 10-bedroom, 11.5-bath oceanfront getaway in Emerald Isle, designed for memorable coastal gatherings and laid-back luxury. Pet-friendly and thoughtfully crafted for entertaining, this...
- Emerald Isle
- 10 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 20
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...
Feel luxury and gorgeous ocean vistas at the Grande Villas in Indian Beach. This modren oceanfront condo offers a ideal coastal getaway with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and over 1,375 square feet of elegantly designed space, located on the fourth...
- Indian Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...