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.
Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...
Feel the southern appeal of New Bern, North Carolina, with a stay at this handsome 3-bedroom, 2-bath home! This vacation rental is located near the Neuse River, accepting you to indulge in water activities with ease. In the morning, prepare a cup of...
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Sound of the Sea East 121 is an Angled Oceanfront Townhouse Condo on 3 levels with 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths in the Sound of the Sea Community. This unit is located in the building closest to the Ocean! Excellent ocean vistas!Ground Level: Bedroom #1...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 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...
Your home away from home in Beaufort with 4 bedrooms. This impressive home features 2 king beds and 2 queen beds, comfortably sleeping your whole group. With 3 bathrooms, including showers and hair dryers, getting ready is painless and convenient...
- Beaufort
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...