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.
Hitting the seashore in Atlantic Beach is an easy venture, thanks to a number of local public beach accesses, including the sprawling Picnic Street Park. With a prime locale that straddles the borders of the Fort Macon State Park and the town limits...
The search for the ideal beach condo is over—you’ve found your Barefoot Heaven! What makes Barefoot Paradise so special? First, there are the gorgeous Atlantic Beach vistas, vacation-ready layout for up to 8 guests, elevator with suitcases cart...
- Indian Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.A dreamy Atlantic Beach getaway awaits at this comfortable coastal bungalow. Recently refreshed and furnished for family comfort, this sunny escape offers a convenient location...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...
This one-story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath historic and gorgeous beach bungalow in Salter Path has everything you need for a ideal beach hideaway! With newly refreshed pine floors, an in-ground private swimming pool, tile bathrooms, a white picket fence, and...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...