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Going Coastal

Welcome to Going Coastal, your ideal hideaway on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. Located in impressive Pine Knoll Shores, our 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse is just steps from the beach and offers everything you need for a calming and memorable...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fantastic View! Pool, Jacuzzi, Gym, and ...

Wake up to pretty sunrises over the Intracoastal Waterway, marsh, and Beaufort waterfront right from your balcony. Watch dolphins swim by, boats glide across the water, and birds soar the coastal skies. Savor private gated access to Radio Island...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Redone Luxury Waterfront at The Point w/...

One in a Million is a freshly remodeled 6,000+ square foot vacation home. Located at The Point of Emerald Isle, it offers private, expansive vistas of the ocean and sound and a two-min. walk to one of the most coveted parts of the beach on the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

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.

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.

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...