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Beachfront Community • Private Beach A...

Located in a calming Oceanfront Community, this appealing condo enjoys a convenient, UNBEATABLE LOCATION close to eateries, shopping, and local attractions.Step outside to 600 feet of private beach access through two oceanfront gazebos with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Peace at the Pier Cottage A With King Si...

Couldn't find a better location in emerald Isle! This beachy chic Cottage offers everything you need, tranquility, and tranquility. You are a very short walk(a quarter of a mile) from Bogue Inlet Pier/ocean as well as all the local stores and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Unwind Poolside, Walk to Shore! Atlantic...

Ocean-View Balcony | Elevator Access | Full-Size Laundry Units | Luggage Carts IncludedDreaming of calming pool days and warm sand between your toes? This Atlantic Beach vacation rental promises a seamless oceanfront escape! Fuel your morning with a...

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

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...