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Coral Shores #11, Oceanfront Condo in Pi...

Coral Shores #11 is a handsome oceanfront property located in the breathtaking town of Pine Knoll Shores, meaning it grants speedy access to all parts of the Crystal Coast including Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, and more! This home stays...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Adjust Your Focus, Almost Oceanfront Dup...

Adjust Your Focus is a impressive nearly oceanfront duplex with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, and 1 Half Baths. This duplex’s location in Emerald Isle gives you access to all the Crystal Coast has to offer! Including Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Beachfront condo w/shared pool & ample o...

Welcome to your beachfront getaway in Atlantic Beach, NC! This impressive condo, offers the ideal blend of comfort and luxury for your coastal hideaway. Step inside to find a attractively appointed living space with a queen bed, twin bed, and all...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...

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.