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Walking Distant to Beach & Gorgeous Soun...

EPEC Retreat is a short walk to the newly refreshed Atlantic Beach public beach access and conveniently located directly across the street from Triple S Marina. Rinse off after a day at the beach in the enclosed hot/cold outside shower. Unwind...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Sea Salt - Classic Atlantic Beach home -...

Sea Salt, is a classic 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Atlantic Beach with everything you need for a calming fun filled vacation! Sea Salt is located a few mins. away from the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Historic Downtown Beaufort & Fort...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Spring Discount! 300ft to Beach+Heated P...

-2nd row home w/ long range ocean vistas-A fast 300ft walk to the beach/directly across public beach access trail-Savor your lower level pool & hot tub w/ enclosed outdoor shower. Pool can be heated for $500/stay. Pool heat not available if ambient...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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...