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A Beach Casita - 3BR/3.5BA Seaside Townh...

Welcome to "A Beach Casita," your enchanting getaway in the heart of Atlantic Beach, NC. Located within the coveted Oceanside Villas Neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom poolside townhouse is a haven of coastal elegance and relaxation. As you...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Relax at this charming, classic beach co...

Ideal beach getaway for making memories at Emerald Isle! This classic, one level, beach bungalow is located on a peaceful street in the heart of Emerald Isle. Short walk or bicycle ride to eateries, grocery stores, mini golf. Two beach access...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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Your comfortable get-a-way awaits in Atlantic Beach. The "Bulldog Retreat" offers everything you want for a excellent and memorable vacation. Adorable condo modest in size with an open concept but big on amenities. Ideal for a couple to have a nice...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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.

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...

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.