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Grandview, Oceanfront House in Emerald I...

There is nothing more spectacular than watching the sun set from the deck with friends and family, or waking to the sound of the surf and walking out onto one of 5 bedroom decks to savor a spectacular sunrise at Grandview.Grandview features some of...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Bass East | Oceanfront Half Duplex | Bea...

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 BathroomsBeds: 2 Queens | 2 TwinsSavor a memorable beach vacation at Bass East, an oceanfront half duplex offering beautiful vistas and direct beach access — ideal for families looking to relax and recharge by the sea.This...

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

Sun Bay 6 - Oceanfront Condo in Atlantic...

Sun Bay #6 is a 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Oceanfront Condo located in Atlantic Beach. Sun Bay #6 is a 3rd Level Corner Unit, with handsome vistas of the Atlantic Ocean from the Master Bedroom and Sun room. You will be taken away by the Ocean Vistas from the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...