Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro, North Carolina, USA has incredible trails and activities, and they offer intrepretive programs and exhibits teaching about park ecology and wildlife including the nesting shorebirds and endangered sea turtles. Come explore Beach Island or Huggins Island, bring your kayaks, canoes or paddleboards or rent one, there's also a full service visitor center which is the launch site for the passenger ferry service that will bring you, or you could paddle out. Hammocks Beach State Park also has primitive campsites near the beach and inlet, and they can accommodate two tents each, ideal for up to 6 people, travel light and simple as they say, because you must carry all provisions from the beach or ferry dock. Come for a wonderful visit, and educational journey, explore paddling trails leading to marshes, they unspoiled maritime forest and more, it's a beautiful and memorable park.READ MORE

La Casita in Swansboro is the perfect vacation home in Swansboro, North Carolina, USA and offers 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it the ideal holiday destination for families travelling to the area. Come explore the beauty of the Southern Crystal Coast from this unique home in a town and country atmosphere, there's even a heard of goats and chickens the kids will love. The beach is just minutes from La Casita and they have a family room with Smart TV playing Netflix and a pool table. After a wonderful day out on the water and exploring, relax in comfort in their premium air dried linen for the perfect rest, it's they best way to enjoy a great vacation.READ MORE

Frosted is a Cakery in Swansboro, North Carolina, USA specialising in the most delicious and beautiful custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies and special treats. They also have gluten free and flourless items available every day, as well as dairy free and Vegan cupcakes for custom orders only. Not only eye catching but divine too, the cupcakes come in stunning flavours with unique choices for everyones taste like peppermint mocha, oatmeal cream pie, ginger bread, salted caramel, pumpkin spice, lemon raspberry, almond joy and much more. Frosted is available for birthday parties and events, as well as business meetings, book clubs, girls night, special occasions and private events, and will bake custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other treats which are available on order.READ MORE

Barrier Island Kayaks in Swansboro, North Carolina, USA offers unforgettable kayaking tours in open recreational kayaks or performance sea kayaks from their waterfront location on the intracoastal waterway. With miles of quiet marshes and thriving estuaries are just outside their door, you get to explore one of the premier sea kayaking destinations on the East Coast. They also offers certified sea kayak instruction for paddlers of any skill level and can teach you how to paddle the open sea and enjoy the abundant wildlife, inlets and more, come experience the serenity of being on the open water, they have the equipment needed. Barrier Island Kayaks also offer guided tours including eco adventures, kayaking paddles to Bear Island and the Cape Lookout National Seashore, plus can customise a trip for you, as they say, a true sea kayaking adventure is just a few paddle strokes away.READ MORE

Saltwater Grill in historic Swansboro, North Carolina, USA says a little saltwater cures everything, and this New American seafood restaurant offers a sublime dining experience overlooking the Intracoastal waterway and Bogue Sound. There's a second story deck overlooking the waterfront and docks with spacious dining area and dock dining in season as well as outdoor dining along the waterfront for special occasions. The menu is sublime with mouthwatering, palate pleasing delights of fresh local seafood, steaks and cuisine with an international flair prepared by the passionate Irish chef. Saltwater Grill also hosts celebrations in style so book your waterfront special occasion for a spectacular and unforgettable event with exquisite food, unsurpassed views, the best staff and great value, it doesn't get any better.READ MORE

Olea Mediterranean Kitchen in historic Swansboro, North Carolina, USA offers mouthwatering Greek and Mediterranean inspired dishes of fresh and healthy options. They have a unique build your own service style option and a mouthwatering menu of mezze and appetisers, gyro and souvlaki, specialties like moussaka, stuffed tomatoes and potatoes, spinach pockets and a falafel hummus combos, there's a kids menu and great salad choices to which you can add any meat. Olea Mediterranean Kitchen offers dine in, delivery or pick up options, and they come highly recommended, come visit and see what everyone is raving about, you are going to love it here.READ MORE

The Java Post in Swansboro, North Carolina, USA is a locally owned and operated coffee shop complete with drive through for your coffee fix, and is the place to come for the best lattes, smoothies, frappes and coffee in town. They are open for breakfast with sandwiches, Danishes and goodies, and baked good changing weekly and seasonally, but there's always something delicious on offer and their cookies and brownies, scones and muffins are legendary, they also serve a range of bagels. The Java Post also serves tea, and their secret to great coffee is the water which is put through and exclusive osmotic filtering process on-site and you can taste the difference in every mouthful, plus they only use great beans and process all their coffees, cappuccinos, lattes and frappes with state of the art equipment, come for the divine.READ MORE

White Oak River Bistro in Swansboro, North Carolina, USA offers a casual fine dining experience on North Carolina's Crystal Coast and is the perfect wedding venue with beautiful setting, dining rooms and a bar that reflect the historical charm of the area. Enjoy a unique dining experience with spectacular views over the White Oak River and the 150 seat restaurant features wood panelled walls and floors, stone fireplaces and a covered porch with river views. The White Oak River Bistro menu offers exquisite appetisers and entrees of chicken, veal, seafood, beef, pasta and pizza, it's the Italian divine on your plate with the perfect ending of mouthwatering dessert choices and for events and special occasions they can cater up to 1000 people, book today.READ MORE

The New Bridge Organic Market - Cafe in Swansboro, North Carolina, USA offers local, healthy and sustainable ingredients from local farmers for toxic free food and a menu that revovles around the changing seasons. The market offers a large selection of gluten free products, vegan and organic products as well as natural supplements, hair and skin care products, bulk foods including locally roasted coffees and beans, grains, fruit, spices and snacks, they also have local milk, eggs, honey, grass fed beef, pasture raised chickens, natural pork, goat, lamb and rabbit. The menu at New Bridge Organic Market - Cafe offers delectable sandwiches, wraps and burritos, soups of the day, hummus and pita chips, vegetables, juices and smoothies, treat yourself and your body to the health and the divine, because you deserve it.READ MORE

Swansboro Paddle Boarding in Swansboro, North Carolina, USA offers paddle board rental in Emerald Isle as well as North Carolina Kayaking at Hammocks Beach, Bear Island tours and adventures to Sharks tooth island and more. Guides and instructors make sure your first time out on the board is safe and fun, and private boat assisted tours are available to make your paddle boarding experience more enjoyable. Swansboro Paddle Boarding have paddle board sales and rentals and carry touring, racing and surf paddle boards by well known brands. They also have single and double kayaks available for rental with pfd and shore side instruction included in the prices, they offer instruction and private lesson, eco tours to view the abundant wildlife, tidal marshes and beautiful islands, and there's a paddle sports and tackle shop for rods, reels, bait, crabbing supplies and other accessories, come for the most fun you'll ever have out on the water.READ MORE