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Beachfront Condo w/ Boardwalk & Pool Acc...

Walk to the waves, lounge in front of your Intelligent TV, or savor delicious meals on your balcony at this Atlantic Beach vacation rental. Located in SeaSpray Condominiums, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo exudes rest and relaxation. When you’re...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 100
Bright, Beachy, and So Close to the Sea

Welcome to AB Sea Digs, your striking two-bedroom Atlantic Beach hideaway—where coastal simplicity meets comfort just steps from the sea. Located third row from the ocean, this sweet oceanside bungalow is four homes from the beach, with painless...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Atlantic Beach Circle Ocean View-5BR Bea...

Welcome to your Atlantic Beach hideaway in the heart of Atlantic Beach Circle. This 5 bedroom, 2 bath home is all about location, vistas, and laid back coastal fun. Step outside and you’re just across the street from the beach, plus an painless...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.

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...