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Steps to Beach! Emerald Isle Condo w/ Oc...

Pebble Beach Community | Walk to Local Dining | Recently RenovatedEscape the hordes and embrace the rhythm of the tides at this Emerald Isle vacation rental. Located just steps from the community beach, your stay offers the luxury of a secluded...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Come Away – Brand New 5BR Oceanfront, ...

Your comfortable hideaway awaits in Emerald Isle at this amazing home. With 5 bedrooms including 1 king bed and 4 queen beds, this enchanting property is ideal for bigger groups of guests. The 3 bathrooms ensure everybody has space to freshen up...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Carolina Princess

Crystal Coast vacationers can venture off the coast where the big catches are waiting with a fishing trip that’s commandeered by the Carolina Princess. Launching out of Downtown Morehead City, and easy to reach for veritably anyone staying in...

Catalina, Oceanfront Duplex in Emerald I...

Catalina is a gorgeous oceanfront 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom duplex! This home has plenty of room for you and your family or friends.You can't help but wake up happy when you stay at Catalina. With its striking ocean vistas, bright, open, airy...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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.

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...