Find all the décor, furnishings, and indoor and outdoor touches you’ll need to make your vacation home investment a stellar success, or explore little coastal items to take home to spruce up your own off-island residence with a little coastal style. No matter your ambition, you can find everything you need to celebrate the Crystal Coast in your own home and backyard at the Crystal Coast Home and Garden Show. Celebrating its 38th year in 2026, this annual event is a great way to discover the trends in home décor, landscaping, and much more, while meeting all the area vendors and businesses who brighten up the Crystal Coast, one residence at a time.
Visitors of all ages will have a ball at the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival, which is an annual celebration that has become one of the most anticipated events of the springtime season. Going strong for more than 25 years, the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival features a wealth of food, arts and craft vendors, rides, and activities for kids, which will all combine to get attendees into a festive holiday spirit.
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.
While the beach towns of the Crystal Coast may get the lion’s share of attention from vacationers, Morehead City is a treasure trove of unique attractions in its own right, thanks to a vibrant scene where local history, arts, culture, and a...
The Sunkissed Cottage! Welcome to our comfortable 3 bed, 2.5 bath bungalow, ideally located just a block away from Atlantic Beach. This is your gateway to an memorable oceanside experience! Stroll to the beach, dine at local eateries, delve into...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
Usually used as a dive lodge, our space is ideal for bigger groups looking for something that is not super fancy! We DO NOT PROVIDE sheets, pillow cases, towels or paper products. Linens are available for rent. We have 2 bedrooms, one with a double...
- Beaufort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
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...
Welcome to "Emerald Cay East," a appealing townhome located in the sought-after Spinnaker's Reach neighborhood in the handsome Emerald Isle. This coastal getaway offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and oceanside serenity for your...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...