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Private Coastal Haven - 2nd Row, Spectac...

Escape to Mi Sueno - A Coastal Retreat with Stunning Vistas!Welcome to Mi Sueno, a elegantly refreshed beach home perches on a sand dune, offering beautiful second-row ocean vistas. With an open floor plan, roomy decks, and a first-floor outdoor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Maritime West B1, Oceanfront Condo in Pi...

Maritime West B1 is a 3-Bedroom, 3-Bath, Oceanfront Condo. Unwind on the Screened Porch and savor the cool ocean breeze as you appreciate handsome vistas of the Atlantic Ocean - the ideal spot to have your morning coffee while you watch the dolphins...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Windy Dunes, Almost Oceanfront House in ...

Windy Dunes is one of those original classic beach cottages with some updates but keeping the character like the old cypress throughout. Located on an elevated, private lot, it offers convenient parking on Ocean Dr, as well as additional space in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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...