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 New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...
Two-Bedroom Beach Condo. Walk out your door onto the boardwalk and to the ocean at Sea Spray Condominiums at Atlantic Beach, NC. Sea Spray Condominiums are older but well maintained and refreshed. There is no elevator. Appreciate this second floor...
Gated ocean front complex and unit. Site has indoor and outdoor pools, plus tennis court and play areas on grounds. Make yourself at home in this 2-bedroom Atlantic Beach condo that sleeps 8. The space features a queen bed and twin beds, plus...
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...
Welcome to Captain's Quarters, a coastal gem on the north end of Atlantic Beach. With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and private beach access, this getaway offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience for families or modest groups. Appreciate ocean...
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...





