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Seabiscuit-Oceanfront Home with Private ...

Perched gracefully on the ocean's edge, this four-story coastal sanctuary that has been newly refreshed with new floor, new furnishings, new bathrooms & new paint, offers an alluring blend of luxury and oceanside appeal. From its sun-drenched...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Dancing Barefoot- Cozy Beach Getaway- 4t...

Spend your days calming in Emerald Isle at the best beach on the Carolina coast and savor the sunsets from our deck looking out over the ocean from this 4th row home on a high lot. Our home, in the awe-inspiring Coast Guard Road area, is located...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Carolina Moon in Atlantic Beach, NC (Pet...

Welcome to your ideal coastal hideaway at Carolina Moon! This cavernous 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom getaway blends classic beach-home appeal, offering the ideal setting for family vacations, group gatherings, or a calming escape by the sea. With...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

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...

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...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.