Swansboro is a resort town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States.

In 1783, Swansboro was incorporated as a town, taking its name from Samuel Swann, a Speaker in the North Carolina House of Commons and a resident of Onslow County.

In 1818, Otway Burns built the Prometheus, the first river steamboat constructed in North Carolina.

The town, originally spelled Swannsborough, is sometimes called "The Friendly City by the Sea".

The Town of Swansboro is governed by five Board of Commissioner members and the Mayor.

[8] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,744 people, 1,360 households, and 755 families residing in the town.

Swansboro sits across the Intracoastal Waterway from Hammocks Beach State Park and is a popular destination for tourists, outdoor enthusiasts and recreational fishermen.

The Rotary Club of Swansboro is active in the community and regularly hosts events such as the annual King Mackerel Tournament and numerous fundraising gatherings.