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Short Way to the Beach - Free $100 Groce...

Welcome to Short Way to the Beach. A hideaway in gorgeous Emerald Isle, NC, located in the sought-after Pebble Beach oceanfront community. Book 7 days and have a complimentary $100 gift card waiting upon your arrival. This completely furnished...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Beachfront Oasis with Shared indoor and ...

Welcome to your beachfront getaway in Atlantic Beach, NC! This striking condo offers direct beach access, accepting you to soak up the sun and sea breeze just steps from your door. The community amenities are really impressive, with an oceanfront...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Big Red | Soundfront Dock · Private Bea...

Welcome to The Red Haven, your private escape on the sound in Pine Knoll Shores. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath waterfront home offers tranquility, privacy, and EVERYTHING you need for a ideal coastal hideaway.✅ What You’ll Adore???? Waterfront Bliss...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

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...

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.