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Summer Winds 227, Oceanfront Condo in In...

Summer Winds C-227 is an Oceanfront, 4-Bedroom, 2.5-Bath Condo on the 2nd floor. This condo features great vistas of the pool & ocean! Living Area is gorgeously decorated and offers a calming and comfortable area. Appreciate the huge Flat Screen TV...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Poseidon: Beachfront w/views, private po...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Share an memorable hideaway with family or friends at this fantastic beachfront beauty! Showcasing marvelous oceanfront vistas, this roomy escape features a host of magnificant...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Rita's Restful Oceanview

Stunning condo with an ocean view!This condo is at A Place At The Beach, a marvelous family resort with spectacular amenities, including a elegant outdoor pool with a water slide, indoor pool, outdoor kitchen with gas grilles, two hot tubs, 9 hole...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

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.

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...

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...