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Morning Mist | Ocean Views & Coastal Com...

Welcome to Morning Mist, a appealing ocean-view getaway just a two-min. walk from the beach. This attractively designed bungalow features four serene bedrooms, an open living space, and a roomy screened porch for outdoor dining or evening drinks...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Ocean Reef 9-A1, Oceanfront Condo in Eme...

Ocean Reef 9-A1 is a First Floor Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo located with a covered oceanfront deck with deck furnishings offering superb ocean vistas.Total Bed Count: 1 King, 1 Twin/Queen Bunk SetAdditional Conveniences: High-Speed Wireless...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Oceanfront house with many upgrades in t...

This appealing bungalow offers a floor plan that will fit any vacationer's needs. Third floor has an open living area, principal bedroom with private bath & a half bath. Second floor has 3 bedrooms with 1 bath. Private walkway to the beach.Bedroom...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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.

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...