NewBern.com logo

2026 New Bern Birding Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Secluded Ocean front home 7BR/5.5 BA wit...

Private, secluded ocean front home located in the maritime forest of Pine Knoll Shores; ideal for peaceful family getaways. (ocean vistas are limited due to trees and setback; see photos). 7 BR, 5 B + 1 half B. K * K * Q * Q *Q* Q*, and 2 sets of...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Spacious Loft on Middle Lane in Historic...

Come to Beaufort and leave your car parked for the entire stay. Steps from historical landmarks, ferry transportation, shopping, and award winning eateries and bars this Middle Lane hideaway is ideal for those who want to be in the heart of the...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Barefoot Beach: Spectacular Family Beach...

Atlantic Beach just made #16 in the list of Top 100 Beaches in the United States, beating out even beaches in Hawaii! Truly a hidden gem, as this part of the island doesn't have public access, beyond a few cars, so it's just folks staying right...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...