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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.
Visitors who are heading to the Crystal Coast will find a scattering of hotels and motels throughout the shoreline and inland communities, but will soon discover that the primary type of accommodations available are vacation rentals. Located all...
Sun, Sand & Shorthairs – Pet-Friendly Suites ☀️????Just 5 mins. from the Atlantic Beach Circle, this pet-friendly Apartment offers simple access to the beach, stores, and eateries. Savor second floor access with own private balcony...
Absolutely gorgeous inside and out! Boasting the style of the Riviera, our home is a one of a kind bespoke constructed architectural beauty. When looking for a home on the sound we searched far and wide; and then found this home, which was more...
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 spectacular 2 bedroom oceanfront condo in Ocean Reef, a private gated community on the pristine shores of Emerald Isle, NC. This direct oceanfront condo is exactly what you are looking for. It is located on the second floor with...
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...






