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Mama's Lookout - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Oc...

Welcome to Mama’s Lookout, a bright and refreshed 2-bedroom, 2-bath oceanview condo in the heart of appealing Atlantic Beach. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation, this inviting coastal hideaway is just a 2-min. walk to the beach and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Ocean Front Cottage with Mother-in-law S...

Welcome to your gorgeously decorated oceanfront bungalow—the ideal getaway with impressive vistas and a comfortable layout. This single-family home features four bedrooms and three decks—two of which face the ocean—making it an ideal hideaway...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

3-bedroom house in amazing Atlantic Beac...

Discover this enchanting 3-bedroom gem in Atlantic Beach. This welcoming home features 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, ideal for a comfortable stay. With amenities like AC, heating, and a hair dryer, guests will feel right at home. The 2 bathrooms...

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

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

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...

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.