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Summer Winds C-120, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Summer Winds C-120 is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanfront condo located in Indian Beach, just a short distance from tons of local stores, eateries, attractions, and more!Total linens includes four queens.Welcome to the Summer Winds Community located...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanside Complex • Direct Beach Acces...

Appreciate Simple Beach Days at this impressive studio condo located in a peaceful Oceanfront Community. Step outside to Direct Beach Access, take a dip in the invigorating pool, or appreciate breezy coastal walks just steps away—relaxation comes...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Anchor's Away, Oceanview House in Emeral...

It is Anchor's Away as you set sail, release your troubles, and savor a incredible vacation in the heart of impressive Emerald Isle! This cavernous home has a Reverse-Floor Plan, ocean and pier vistas and a private pool located in a maritime forest...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

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.