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...
Coming 2026! Summer Winds C-523 will feature a delightfully refreshed kitchen with modern finishes, updated appliances, and a fresh coastal design — the ideal place to gather, prepare, and make lasting memories by the sea.Summer Winds C-523 is a...
- Indian Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
You'll nearly be Amongst the Waves at this Oceanview House with Private Hot Tub! Stunning vistas accompany the sound of the waves only 300 ft. from door to beach chair - beach access at the end of 10th St!Featuring 4 Bedrooms and 3 Baths, Bedroom...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.The beach is calling and you must go! This oceanfront, top-floor condo offers an unbeatable location steps away from the beach! When you book this splendid and completely...
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
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...