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2026 New Bern Hiking Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
3 Minute walk to the ocean, Overlooks th...

This refreshed coastal unit is ready for you to savor the best of both worlds - the sound and the ocean! The condo overlooks the pool. Appreciate the breeze on the deck or from the common spaces. Take a short walk to the beach. Or just relax at...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Pi in the Sky - Oceanfront, top floor, g...

October 1st-March 31st-3 nighttime minimum stays! Come visit the beach in the off season!Pi in the Sky, Beachwalk 314, is an oceanfront, 4 BD/4 BA, Beachwalk condo. Appreciate spectacular expansive ocean vistas from your private balcony. Beachwalk...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Ocean Reef 4-B1, Oceanfront Condo in Eme...

Ocean Reef is a unique Tudor-styled gated condominium complex located on the narrow part of Emerald Isle! Offering superb ocean and sound vistas. Savor shuffleboard and a swimming pool with simple access via boardwalk to the beach. Feel the warm...

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

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.