Swansboro, North Carolina
Nestled between the White Oak River and the Intercoastal Waterway, Historic Swansboro, North Carolina is as close to a coastal paradise as you can get!
In fact, Swansboro, with its quaint, historic streets and waterfront views, will give you and your family front row seats to all sorts of coastal fun including unspoiled beaches, waterside restaurants, eclectic shops and family entertainment.
If the sea is calling you...well, water IS all around...and you can take your pick of exciting water sports, from kayaking and paddleboarding to sailing and fishing, from swimming and surfing to waterskiing! Pick one or all and have a splash!
Campers will want to check out Hammocks Beach State Park with its access to Bear Island, a barrier island along Swansboro's coast that has preserved its maritime forest and pristine sandy beaches for centuries. Don't miss it...this is one of coastal North Carolina's best kept secrets!
Land lovers will keep busy discovering Swansboro's rich maritime history, quaint shops, outdoor concerts, and tasty restaurants... (seafood doesn't get any fresher!) Try walks or bike rides through town...they're great ways to meet the locals. And, most will agree that a great beach read on a lazy, sunny afternoon just can't be beat!
So, visit Swansboro, NC, the Friendly City by the Sea. Good times, good friends, sea breezes and sunsets await. Are you HERE yet?