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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Serenity by the Sea | Oceanfront·Deck S...

The entire second floor of a beachfront Atlantic Beach home — three bedrooms, unobstructed ocean vistas, and a deck swing that guests mention in nearly every single review. Steps to the beach, walkable to Amos Mosquito`s and Island Grille, and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Blue Heaven, Oceanfront House in Emerald...

When you visit this roomy and economical 6-bedroom, 3-bath, family-friendly, pet-friendly Oceanfront home, you¡ll feel like you're in Heaven - Blue Heaven, that is! Open and Covered Decks with ample Deck furnishings and fantastic Ocean vistas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Forever Blue-Ocean View Home with Elevat...

Forever Blue is a gorgeous ocean view getaway designed for relaxation, comfort, and memorable gatherings. From the moment you arrive, the home’s open floor plan, ample natural light, and modern coastal design create an inviting and airy ambiance...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

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.

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...

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.