NewBern.com logo

2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
SOUNDSIDE HOME IN EMERALD ISLE!!  A shor...

This impressive 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach home in the serene town of Emerald Isle, NC, offers the ideal coastal getaway. The home features an open floor plan with bright and airy living spaces, enhanced by huge windows that showcase gorgeous water...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
1 Fish, 2 Fish is a fully renovated Ocea...

Right on the dune line, 1 Fish, 2 Fish is an easygoing oceanfront home made for families. Two levels + elevator keep everybody close; a ground-level den adds ping-pong, pool table, wet bar, and room to spread out. Savor big Atlantic vistas from the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Beachy Haven | House in Atlantic Beach w...

Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach and just a short distance from the beach, convenience stores, and fantastic eateries, this beautiful home is the ideal base for your beach adventures! The home is charmingly located near local attractions...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

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...