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2026 New Bern Hiking 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
Beautiful Direct Oceanfront Atlantic Bea...

The Dunescape Unit is on the point of the complex giving it unobstructed vistas of the ocean from two sides. The first thing you will notice when you walk in is the view...AMAZING. No other condos or pools or anything stand between you and the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront 1st Floor Walk-Out w/ Ocean V...

FEATURES: Four season oceanside resort for year-round fun with indoor/outdoor pools and whirlpool tubs, kiddie pools, lighted tennis courts and pickleball court, exercise room, basketball court, racquetball courts, saunas, clubhouse with snack bar...

  • Indian 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...

'Coastal Vista' - Walk to Emerald Isle B...

Spend your next beach trip appreciating the ocean air from the comfort of this 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom Emerald Isle luxury vacation rental! Featuring proximity to the beach, 2 furnished decks, a gas grille, hot tub, entirely equipped kitchen...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
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...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.