Swansboro, NC is a vacation destination for those in search of water recreation. Known as the “Friendly City by the Sea”, Swansboro is a waterfront town that sits along the Water Oak River and the Intracoastal Waterway, not to mention the Atlantic Ocean a few minutes away.
Swansboro was founded in 1783 and still has the “colonial port” architecture and ambience throughout the town. At the same time, Swansboro has developed successful fishing and tourism industries. Visitors to Swansboro, North Carolina, will enjoy the shopping, dining, beaches, kayaking and waterfront views found around every corner.
Swansboro has a historic downtown district with a full array of eclectic shops and boutiques, art galleries, and waterside parks. A stroll along the boardwalk at Bicentennial Park is a perfect way to help with the digestion of a scrumptious meal from one of the local waterfront restaurants and eateries.
In Swansboro you will find that there's not enough time in the day to go and do and enjoy all of the fun things this small seaside town has to offer! Water activities are obviously here in abundance. On any given day of your vacation you can boat, fish, swim, kayak, paddleboard, surf, swim or just sit in a pool of warm ocean water and relax. If you're more of a land lover, you will love the flat terrain of Swansboro. You can bike, hike, run, roller skate or walk about our historic town. If you're a history buff, walk or trot by the Swansboro Visitors' Center and take part in the Swansboro Historic Association's Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Swansboro.
Fishing opportunities are plentiful in this "Friendly City by the Sea." The choices are equally plentiful. What type of fish do you want to catch? Flounder and Trout can be caught off the pier or in a boat. King Mackerel and Red Drum are usually found off the jetties and near some sort of cover. Outside charter boats complete with captains and first mates are available to take you out to the Gulf Stream. Whether you have access to a boat or prefer to fish from shore, fishing is one activity by everyone.
Boaters will enjoy the easy access of Casper's Marina. Located directly on the IntraCoastal Waterway in downtown Swansboro, Casper's Marina provides a wide variety of boating services. Gas up here before exploring the pristine waters surround Swansboro or a fun day of fishing.
Located between Atlantic Beach and Topsail Island, Swansboro offers a laid back coastal atmosphere of Eastern North Carolina for vacationers to enjoy.