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2025 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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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...

Pet Friendly, Oceanside Interior Home Pr...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed linens and bath towelsChild GatesGas GrilleGolf CartHot/Cold outdoor showersPet FriendlyPrivate PoolPing Pong TableDESCRIPTION:As You Wish is a attractively decorated and thought out home, and we are confident all of its guests...

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

Pet-friendly, Centrally Located, 3 Block...

Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, this pet-friendly, first-floor condo is close to everything. The lifeguarded beach at the Atlantic Beach Circle is a short 5 min. walk (just 3 blocks!), as are multiple eateries, a pet-friendly biergarten w...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Clean, affordable, and a short walk to t...
5.0
(25)

This is the ideal home to come spend some time at the ocean! One level, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Totally modernized and clean. New back deck, fun outdoor shower, and fenced in huge back yard. Entirely equipped kitchen if you want to stay in...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Stay ‘Content’ In This Pet-Friendly ...

You’ll surely be “Content” when you stay at this cheerful 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach home—a ideal getaway for families, couples, or friends looking to relax by the sea. With bed sizes including a King, Queen, and Double, this home comfortably...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Ocean front Sands Villa, boat parking, i...
4.9
(27)

Oceanfront complex, Boat parking, Family ambiance, 3 elevators, outdoor pool, heated indoor pool. Condo is on the 5 th floor condo featuring a gorgeous beach view from balcony that is sunny in the AM and a very nice shaded in the afternoon. The...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

New Bern Retreat w/ Fire Pit ~ 1 Mi to D...
5.0
(9)

Feel the rich history and outdoor adventure that the town of New Bern has to offer with a stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, gorgeously modernized 1940s vacation rental home! Boasting a fenced-in backyard, Intelligent TVs, and a well-appointed...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

History of Morehead City

Though not as old as some as its neighbors - like the adjacent and more than 300-year-old town of Beaufort – Morehead City nevertheless has a unique history that’s evident around every waterfront corner. Envisioned by a governor, and...

MULTI-LEVEL, OCEANFRONT - ENJOY BEACON'S...
4.8
(4)

Popular, low-density complex with private pool and beach access! Townhouse style with garage features generous decking off living area and off principal bedroom. This is really a "tropical setting" with amazing vistas!Principal-King Bed2nd...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront Complex, Amazing Ocean & Soun...
4.9
(80)

SISTER UNIT TO UNIT E-5 (Vacation Rental By Owner #462235)FIRST FLOORING SAME BUILDING. BOOK BOTH FOR LARGER FAMILIESSummer: Sunday to Sunday Rental.Other: 2 or 3 day minimumMain Bedroom - Queen BedBedroom Two - Queen Bed and Bunkbed with Two...

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

Top 10 Things to do in Morehead City

There’s much more than meets the eye in Morehead City. Though the town is known in most beach-going circles as the place to shop and dine before hitting the sand, Morehead City also has a treasure trove of attractions and activities that will...

Beautiful view of Beaufort, Carrot/Shack...
5.0
(3)

Instant Confirmation- Hot Tub Pool Air Conditioning No Smoking InternetThis 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is on the 6th floor facing the water. Its located in a private gated marina community surrounded by water on all sides. This rental property has so...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Crystal Coast Fishing Guide

The Crystal Coast is a well-known paradise for anglers, thanks to miles of water in every direction, and a famed distinction as the locale for some of the biggest fishing tournaments along the East Coast. From heading miles offshore to target the...

Sea Spray Condo - Ocean View Condo in At...
5.0
(7)

**This condo is available exclusively between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Discover our 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom second-floor condo boasting ocean vistas at SeaSpray Condominiums in Atlantic Beach, NC. Just steps from the beach and pool, revel in the...

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