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.
Trace the historic roots of Harkers Island and its centuries-long life on the water with a visit to the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center. Located in the heart of Harkers Island along Island Road, (an authentic Crystal Coast...
Welcome to `Toes In The Sand` - a 2 level ocean view condo located in the trendy gated community of Sound of The Sea that can sleep up to 7 people. Painless beach access from every unit.Designed for beach living, this unit has two bedrooms, one...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
Cottage, 5 BR, 5 B. K * K * Q * 2B (1 D down, S up) * 2B (1 D down, S up). Island Club linen service with beds made. Private 10' x 25' swimming pool (pool can be heated for an additional $500 per week), hot tub. Ground level game room with...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...
Freshly Remodeled - Dunecastle is oceanfront duplex with a spectacular view, the bungalow faces south so you unbelievable sun rises and sun sets. Entirely furnished 4 bedroom including 4 queens and 2 twins in the loft. 2 full baths with an outside...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...