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.
Crystal Coast visitors who want an easy-going day on the seashore can head to one of the most convenient public beach accesses in the region, the Circle at Atlantic Beach. Known as the main “Town Beach” and located in the heart of the...
Greta place to kick back and relax, giant balcony with an ocean view. Fishing, swimming in the ocean and pool. Fort Macon park is 1 mile down the street, close to the cozy town of Beaufort, NC. Lots of outstanding eateries and fun things to do.
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
Teach`s reach is located in the heart of Beaufort! Which is known for the famed pirate Blackbeard! Teach`s reach is a reference to Blackbeard`s infamy and the impact of his actions, particularly the widespread fear and respect he garnered as a...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...
Okeanos is an 8-bedroom, 7-full bathroom, 1-Half Bathroom oceanfront wonder in Emerald Isle. Six of the bedrooms in this home have their own oceanfront vistas! Be sure to appreciate the private pool with shallow water tanning ledge and hot tub...
- Emerald Isle
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 16
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...