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2026 Swansboro Activities Guide

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Sunbeam, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle...

Sunbeam is a unique, private, adobe-shaped 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home on one living level. Just a short walk to the Ocean and the Sound! High Speed Wireless Internet Included!Level One: Dome cathedral ceilings in huge open living area with a Flat Screen...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Direct oceanfront/ A Place at the Beach

Stunning top floor oceanfront condo at A Place at the Beach. Finest possible vistas but don’t worry about steps, there is an elevator for painless access. 2 bedroom unit w/ King bed in one bedroom and 2 twins in the other. Tv in bedroom and living...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Charming ocean view 2 bedroom condo in w...

Salty Winds of the Crystal Coast is a year round beach hideaway calling your name. Recently refreshed and conveniently located in Atlantic Beach, NC with 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms. This bright and comfortable condo has that beach feel and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Hammocks Beach State Park

Just west of the town of Emerald Isle, and across a maze of marshy terrain off the coast of mainland Swansboro, lies Hammocks Beach State Park, an incredible refuge for beach lovers who want to forego the crowds, and enjoy a parcel of barrier island...

Swansboro's Bicentennial Park may not be the grandest of most extensive park along the Crystal Coast's Inner Banks, but it is certainly one of its most scenic. Surrounded by the deep waters of the White Oak River and Swansboro Harbor, patrons to...

Carteret County Speedway, opened in September 2015, is the vision of track owner Bobby Watson.  Watson was a renowned Go-Kart promoter and a racer before that. With a lot of help, which included consultation with “The Last American...

Launch on an extensive adventure that cruises the scenic waterfront borders of Downtown Swansboro and beyond via an expedition that’s hosted by the homegrown Lady Swan Boat Tours. Based in the heart of the downtown area, and bordering the...

Enjoy a gorgeous sunset, a little birdwatching, or just a leisurely and short hike that hovers above the White Oak River with a visit to the aptly-named Riverview Park. Located along NC Highway 24 / Corbett Avenue, in between the central downtown...

Swansboro, Cape Carteret, and even Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to enjoy a fully-engaging fishing expedition or eco tour, thanks to the locally acclaimed Sandbar Safari. Located on the edge of the water in the small...

Explore the stunning inshore and nearshore waters of the Crystal Coast with an expertly commandeered charter trip or boat tour with Shore 2 Sound Adventures. Based in the small coastal town of Swansboro, and guided by Capt. Tyler Vanhoy, visitors...

The small town of Swansboro is surrounded by wide, calm waters, which makes it a perfect destination for tackling a new kayak, paddle boarding, or boating adventure through Swansboro Paddle Boarding. Conveniently located on the very edge of the...