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Sunshine Estate - Oceanfront House, 8BR,...

Welcome to Sunshine Estate, an elegant oceanfront getaway located in Pine Knoll Shores. This opulent 8 bedroom, 5 full bath home offers expansive vistas of the Atlantic and is designed to provide the ultimate Crystal Coast vacation.Plus, this home...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hid...

FINALLY, BACK ON THE MARKET. This 5-bedroom OCEANFRONT Single family home with over 2300 square feet of living space is rentable for the first time in multiple years. With two master bedrooms facing the ocean and a roomy downstairs great room along...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

OCEANFRONT SPECTACULAR !

Amazing beach front & ocean front duplex sleeps up to 28 comfortably!East-west beach with sun all day.Spectacular sandy beach with great swimming & fishing. Very low density beach with no condos or high-rises anywhere on this beach. Great sand...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 30
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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.