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Going Coastal

Welcome to Going Coastal, your ideal hideaway on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. Located in handsome Pine Knoll Shores, our 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse is just steps from the beach and offers everything you need for a calming and memorable stay.

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Condo by the ocean with a pool, tennis, ...

This alluring condo near the ocean is bright, airy, and calming. Sip a drink on the screened porch. After a full day at the beach, come home to kick back on the living room couch while you appreciate a peaceful read or a good movie, ballgame, or...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

PANORAMIC VIEWS OF OCEAN & POOL

***UPDATED CONDO WITH NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, UPDATED FLOORING & FRESH PAINT***Stunning direct oceanfront condo with unlimited vistas of waves and sunsets! Located right on the beach with an broad oceanfront balcony. Escape to the the pool. Complex...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.