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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Pebble Beach C204, 3BR Condo ~ OCEAN VIE...

Savor ocean vistas at this second-floor condo in the Pebble Beach Complex. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this classy getaway offers everything you need for a calming stay. Bedrooms Each bedroom features its own balcony and comes in a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ripple| Golf Cart · Private Beach · Ou...

Welcome Home to `Ripple` in Emerald Isle, NC. Ripple is a NEWLY RENOVATED, PET-FRIENDLY home that sleeps 8 guests and offers neighborhood PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS and a 6-person GOLF CART!!Located 4 blocks from the beach/private beach access, `Ripple...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Summer Winds A-512, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Summer Winds A-512 is a handsomely appointed 5th floor 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, oceanfront condo with elegant Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Sound vistas. It has been newly refreshed and has an open concept living area with great beachy vibes. Appreciate...

  • Indian Beach
  • 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...

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.