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Oceanside condo, heated indoor pool @ Pe...

Pebble Beach is the BEST resort condo complex in Emerald Isle. It features an outdoor oceanside pool, an indoor heated pool, an additional outdoor pool, tennis courts, a grilling area, and a exercise center! It's central location is within walking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Paws Awhile, Oceanside 3BR 2BA home with...

Welcome to Paws Awhile, your beautiful Oceanside getaway where relaxation comes naturally and every day feels like a breath of fresh, salty air. This elegantly maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was thoughtfully curated to create the ideal setting...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Summer Winds C-120, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Summer Winds C-120 is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanfront condo located in Indian Beach, just a short distance from tons of local stores, eateries, attractions, and more!Total linens includes four queens.Welcome to the Summer Winds Community located...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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...

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...