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Celebrate the holidays Crystal Coast style with this annual event that entices locals and visitors alike to get into the holiday spirit. The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition that combines Swansboro’s love of life on the water with a truly festive atmosphere, and the event is sure to become an annual celebration that Crystal Coast visitors will want to return to again and again.
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The annual Wooden Boat Show is a tradition in the town of Beaufort, and its 51st celebration in 2027 promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever before. With a long roster of activities that are slated for the weekend-long event, visitors will be treated to a wealth of activities, displays, exhibits, and interactive ways to join in the fun.
Come and marvel as a fleet of wooden boats are constructed from start to finish before your eyes at this competition that pits boat-builders against each other in one of the most anticipated events of the Annual Wooden Boat Show. The BoatBuilding Challenge is an event that's been going strong for more than 15 years as of 2026, and the competition features 18 teams who will battle it out to craft the best wooden boat in just four hours’ time.
Kids will find a world of ways to stay entertained on the Crystal Coast, thanks to an abundance of activities along the coastal beaches, the slightly-inland towns, and everywhere in between. From mini-golf and watersports, to rainy day visits to...
Welcome to your calming coastal getaway in New Bern. This thoughtfully designed townhouse features 3 inviting bedrooms, including two comfortable queen beds and a cozy couch bed, along with 3 full bathrooms for added convenience.Unwind in the...
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Waterfront Surf Shack in Emerald Isle, NC | Pool + Walk to BeachTucked along a peaceful creek in Emerald Isle, NC, this one-of-a-kind coastal bungalow is less “ideal beach home” and more magical surf shack with personality. Expect calming water...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
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...
Eyes of the Ocean is a striking coastal getaway just a 6-min. walk from Emerald Isle’s shining beach. Unwind in the comfortable open living area, prepare in the completely supplied kitchen, or sip coffee on private balconies. Families appreciate...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...