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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Tranquillis West, Almost Oceanfront Dupl...

You will experience a state of tranquility when you stay at Tranquillis West during your vacation to Emerald Isle! This Almost Oceanfront, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Duplex offers an ocean view from every room! The beach access is located across the street...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
OCEAN VIEW, across from beach access, BE...

"Isle be at the Beach" will sweep you off your feet as you relax soaking up the sun, appreciating ocean vistas from the deck, and listening to the waves crash on the shore. This home is the ideal setup for families, kids, adults, etc. This nearly...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Pebble Beach B-306, Almost Oceanfront Co...

Welcome to Pebble Beach B-306, a beautiful third-floor, nearly-oceanfront 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo located just one building back from the ocean in the charmingly landscaped, gated Pebble Beach Condominiums community off Coast Guard Road. With...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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.