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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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First Floor Pebble Beach\n3BR/2BA Oceanv...

First floor, ocean view condo at Pebble Beach in the heart of Emerald Isle, NC. Steps from the beach or one of the 3 pools. (2 outdoor, 1 indoor) Exercise center and tennis courts on property. Gorgeously refreshed 3BR, 2BA condo, sleeps 8. Master...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
BEAUTIFUL  OCEANFRONT 5 BR HOME WITH ELE...

5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, Sleeps 10-12Read all the reviews. People have adored the vistas, the proximity to the best and the overall cleanliest of the home and property.LAST MINUTE DEALs FOR SEPTEMBER. YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED. BEACHES LESS CROWDED AND...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

A Salty Kiss, Oceanfront House in Indian...

Appreciate your future vacation at A Salty Kiss! This 7 bedroom, 8.5 bathroom oceanfront home is located in alluring Indian Beach, North Carolina! Located near plenty of eateries, shopping and adventure that the Crystal Coast has to offer!Total Bed...

  • Indian Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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.

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...

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.