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Heated Saltwater Pool, 2-min Walk to Bea...

THE EMERALD OWL HOME | Emerald Isle, NCA calming, family-friendly beach getaway with a heated saltwater pool, an simple 2-min. walk to our neighborhood beach access, and a layout that works well for families, two-family trips, and multi-generation...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oceanside Pebble Beach | King Bed, Pools

"Wake up to ocean vistas just steps from the beach at Pebble Beach in Emerald Isle. This bright 3BR/2BA oceanside condo features a king suite with deck access, open living spaces, and two private decks—ideal for dolphin spotting, sunrise coffee...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

10% off 2 weeks newly available 1 in Jun...

'Sea Lookout'PenthouseThe Penthouse is a opulent 3,000-square-foot residence perched at the top of a triplex, offering beautiful ocean and beach vistas, just steps from the shore. This impressive home features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 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...

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.