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...
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Delight in a waterfront escape here at Dunescape Villas 346, a gorgeous hideaway offering beach access, uninterrupted water vistas from the two private balconies, and plenty of...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Oceanfront complex with a private beach! This condominium unit is an efficiency/studio with one bath. The unit sleeps 3 comfortably, with one queen size bed and a queen size sleeper couch. This unit faces the parking lot, and on the 2nd floor. It...
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 3
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...
Appreciate this 2-bed, 2-bath hideaway located one block from the waterfront in Beaufort's historic district. This residence is located in a striking historic home with a separate entrance and private yard. Easily walk to all downtown attractions...
- Beaufort
- 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...