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Head to the Crystal Coast to enjoy some of the best fishing conditions all year long by participating in October’s annual Swansboro Five-0 King Mackerel Tournament. This popular fishing tournament features up to $180,000 in prizes for participants, and is a great way to enjoy the down home culture, hospitality, and great coastal waters of Swansboro and the greater Crystal Coast region.

The Swansboro Five-0 King Mackerel Tournament typically has a 50-boat participation, and the weekend tournament offers big prizes to the anglers that can bring in the biggest catch. In addition to the full days of fishing, there are also plenty of weigh-in festivities on both Friday and Saturday, which include an awards party, a free concert on Saturday night, a cash bar, and local and national exhibitors. The tournament is open to locals and visitors alike, and a portion of the proceeds from the entry fee goes to help a number of worthy causes, including Take a Kid Fishing, Project Christmas Cheer, as well as other area charities. Fun for spectators and participants alike, and open to everyone who wants to reel in big prizes, the Swansboro Five-0 King Mackerel Tournament is a favorite event for anglers from all across the Crystal Coast and beyond.

Mac Daddy's

Mac Daddy's

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment off the sand. Featuring a bowling alley, sports bar, arcade, and a sister miniature golf course – (the Golfin’ Dolphin) - visitors can expect plenty of good times when they make an outing to this all-around fun amusement center.

Island Express Ferry Service

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 link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.