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2026 Swansboro Birding Spots Guide

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Pool, Game Room, 5 Ensuite BRs & Ocean V...

Bikini Cove: A Coastal Gem Discover the appeal of Bikini Cove, a true treasure of the island!Location: Appreciate the ideal balance of relaxation and fun while soaking up the beautiful ocean vistas from this semi-oceanfront (2nd row) beach bungalow...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Fully-Renovated 2 BR, 2 Bath 'A Place at...

Welcome to “A Place At The Beach III”, Atlantic Beach’s premier vacation resort! In addition to the striking, wide, white sand beach and enchanting vistas, appreciate many amenities supplied at no additional charge at this family-friendly...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

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...

Summer Winds C-328, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Summer Winds C-328 is waiting for you and your family to appreciate. The beach is readily accessible, with this community's private walkway to the beach. Unwind and watch the waves from this third-floor oceanfront balcony. This Oceanfront 2-bedroom...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Hammocks Beach State Park

Just west of the town of Emerald Isle, and across a maze of marshy terrain off the coast of mainland Swansboro, lies Hammocks Beach State Park, an incredible refuge for beach lovers who want to forego the crowds, and enjoy a parcel of barrier island...

Swansboro's Bicentennial Park may not be the grandest of most extensive park along the Crystal Coast's Inner Banks, but it is certainly one of its most scenic. Surrounded by the deep waters of the White Oak River and Swansboro Harbor, patrons to...

Enjoy a gorgeous sunset, a little birdwatching, or just a leisurely and short hike that hovers above the White Oak River with a visit to the aptly-named Riverview Park. Located along NC Highway 24 / Corbett Avenue, in between the central downtown...