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Swansboro by Candlelight is a cherished holiday tradition that transforms historic downtown Swansboro into a festive winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, seasonal decorations, and small-town charm. Held annually in November, the event marks the unofficial start of the holiday season on the Crystal Coast, inviting residents and visitors to gather for an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community celebration in one of North Carolina’s most picturesque waterfront towns.
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The Core Sound Chow Down is a popular annual culinary event that celebrates the food traditions, community spirit, and coastal heritage of Down East Carteret County. Held each December at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island, the event serves as the traditional kickoff to the museum’s Waterfowl Weekend festivities, drawing residents and visitors from across eastern North Carolina.
Considering that the Crystal Coast has centuries of history as well as one of the most unique environments along the North Carolina coastline, it should come as no surprise that the region is home to an array of fascinating and thoroughly engaging...
Island Beach Racquet Club 312B is a gorgeous oceanfront condo with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath. Total linens includes 1 king, 1 queen, and 2 twins. This condo's location in Atlantic Beach gives you access to all the Crystal Coast has...
This is the best the coast has to offer! This impressive sound front bungalow comes with all the amenities with a private pier and a new in-ground pool. This bungalow is really 2 homes in one. The upstairs bungalow has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms...
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...
Welcome to this little beach home in the heart of Emerald Isle! Ideally located just about a 10-15 min. walk from the beach, local stores, and dining, this comfortable getaway is the ideal place to relax and appreciate. The Mermaids House features...
Newly renovated! The Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel, formerly The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores. offers oceanfront rooms, direct access to the beach, sun, sand, surf and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Always just a few steps from the ocean...






