Swansboro

Known for its coastal southern culture, what makes historic Swansboro memorable is its southern hospitality, scenic views, and its small town feel that has you feeling right at home in this picturesque waterfront town.

 

Historic Swansboro was founded in 1783 and is known as the “Friendly City by the Sea.” The historic downtown waterfront district is located at the mouth of the White Oak River, where the river meets the Intracoastal Waterway and flows out to the Atlantic Ocean past Bear Island.

 

A stroll through this quaint, waterfront community will give you a sense of nostalgia as you leisurely spend time in the restaurants, bars, boutiques, and shops and enjoy the beautiful view of the water, marsh, islands, and sandbars.

 

Swansboro and the surrounding areas are known for fishing, boating, kayaking, and beach-going. There are several local businesses offering opportunities for visitors to rent kayaks, paddle boards, and boats and also services like local boat charters and boat tours. If you need fishing gear, bait supplies, or boat gas, the local businesses have you covered. There are public water access areas, boat ramps, piers, and docks that give you many options to get in the water, visit the Swansboro waterfront by boat, and explore the local waterways.

 

Some of Swansboro’s popular town events are the Mullet Festival, Candlelight Shopping and Christmas Flotilla, Arts by the Sea, an annual oyster roast, an annual pig cook-off, the King Mackerel Tournament, the Bluewater Tournament, and the Speckled Trout Tournament.

 

A stone’s throw from historic Swansboro’s waterfront is Cedar Point. Cedar Point is also home to several farmer’s markets, brewery/wine shops, antique shops, and local dining options.