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Viewpoint, Oceanfront House in Emerald I...

NEW for 2027 – Private In-Ground Pool! Savor the best of both worlds with simple beach access and your own private pool, ideal for cooling off, calming in the sun, and making lasting vacation memories.See your vacation from an ideal Viewpoint...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Sound of the Sea West 415, Almost Oceanf...

Sound of the Sea West 415 is a Fourth Floor Almost Oceanfront 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community.Fantastic vistas, Living Area with Intelligent TV and direct access to the Private Covered Balcony with Furnishings. Bedroom #1...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

2BR Oceanfront | Sundeck + Balconies

Sea Villas East puts you right at the edge of the Atlantic, with the beach just outside, unobstructed ocean vistas, and multiple balconies for taking it all in.This 2 bedroom oceanfront duplex has the casual feel of a classic beach home, with a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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.

North Carolina History Center

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...