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2026 Swansboro Scenic Spots Guide

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Whitehurst Lookout on the Sound

Travel to Whitehurst Lookout along gently curved roadways and low-slung bridges, where you will find tranquility of mind and the joy of life on the coast. The road is a designated NC Scenic Byway, and for good reason— there is natural beauty...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Tortuga Oceanside Villa with Beautiful B...

Third floor condo villa with striking vistas off a private balcony with table and chairs. Well-maintained and adored comfortable vacation space with recent upgrades to both bathrooms and the main living room. Turtle-theme carries through the living...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Aqua View, Almost Oceanfront House in Em...

This Almost Oceanfront home is just begging you to come sit on the porch and appreciate the Aqua View! With its 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths, it is ideal for a family vacation to Emerald Isle! Just across the street from the beach access for easiest...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 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...

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...