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.
Morehead City is surrounded by a centuries-deep maritime history, a wide array of unique coastal ecosystems, and a vibrant artistic culture, and as a result, it’s the perfect place to learn all about the Crystal Coast and beyond. From in-depth...
Your comfortable hideaway awaits in New Bern at this beautiful home. With 3 bedrooms, this terrific property offers plenty of space for guests to relax and relax. The home is equipped with heating, WiFi, AC, and a washing machine, ensuring a ideal...
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
***New king bed bed and sleeper couch for the 2025 season!***2 bedroom 2 Bath 1st floor condo at A Place at the Beach III. 2 Twin beds with one pull out twin and A king bed in the master bedroom. Sleeper couch with a queen bed in the living room...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
Sound of the Sea North 205 is a Second Floor 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community.Good ocean vistas. Living area. Dining area. Half Bath. Kitchen/Bar area with Microwave and Dishwasher. Bedroom #1 with King Bed. Bedroom #2...
- Emerald Isle
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...