There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.
If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.
Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 12th year in 2026. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.
The Crystal Coast is a well-known paradise for anglers, thanks to miles of water in every direction, and a famed distinction as the locale for some of the biggest fishing tournaments along the East Coast. From heading miles offshore to target the...
Accommodations: Oceanfront Duplex with 4 Bedrooms, 4 BA,(two ensuite). Sleeps 9 2025 Updates:New upstairs tiled bathroom to make another ensuite King bedroom. New private deck off of the upstairs master bedroom New upstairs laundry roomPopcorn...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Welcome to your ideal coastal escape at Colony By the Sea in handsome Indian Beach—an oceanfront getaway designed for comfort, relaxation, and effortless vacation living. This inviting one-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo combines modern amenities with...
- Indian Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...
Pier Pointe 1B2 is a Second Floor Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo. Ideal for families or seniors who need a limited amount of steps! Covered deck with furnishings, handsome vistas, and a community beach walkway. Condo has been decorated with a...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...