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Tranquillis West, Almost Oceanfront Dupl...

You will experience a state of tranquility when you stay at Tranquillis West during your vacation to Emerald Isle! This Almost Oceanfront, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Duplex offers an ocean view from every room! The beach access is located across the street...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Studio Getaway with Balcony & Pool in Pe...

Welcome to Pebble Beach I306, your comfortable coastal escape perched on the 3rd floor of the fashionable Pebble Beach community in Emerald Isle, NC. This thoughtfully designed studio is ideal for solo travelers or couples looking for a convenient...

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

License to Chill, Almost Oceanfront Hous...

License to Chill is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, nearly oceanfront home located in Emerald Isle! Your whole family will have a License to Chill on the beach all day with the public beach access located right across the street or in the Private Pool. Pool...

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