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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Expansive 10 BR Oceanfront Estate with I...

Oceanfront Sand Castle, 10 BR, 9 B + 3 half B. K * K * K * K * K * K * K * 2 Triple Bunk beds. Sand Castle style linens with beds made. Chateau of the Isle is a unique oceanfront estate located in Sea Isle Plantation. Offering 11,616 sq. ft. of...

  • Indian Beach
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Beachfront resort, family friendly ameni...

Ocean view from the deck and dining room, sound vistas from the master. Comfy queen bed in master + sofabed + daybed in 2nd b/room. Hairdryers, clothes lines in bathrooms. Totally refreshed unit in 2021, simple beach access and plenty of outdoor...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Canal-Front Condo with 5' Deep Water Boa...
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Sailing AwayOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Sailing Away is a freshly refreshed, two-bedroom, canal-front condo on the upstairs level of a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.

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...

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.