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Pebble Beach F-205, Oceanside Condo in E...

Pebble Beach F-205 is a Second Floor Oceanside with Pool View 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo on 2 levels (main level + loft) located in the professionally landscaped Pebble Beach Oceanfront Gated Condominium Community off Coast Guard Road within walking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Exhibit E- Pet Friendly Townhome in Atla...

Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach’s Circle, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome is the coastal getaway. Just steps from the beach, local stores, and vibrant dining spots, this home offers both convenience and comfort for your oceanside...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Pine Knoll Shores NC Canal Front Beach A...

Located in Pine Knoll Shores in the Crystal Coast, this astounding home is a excellent hideaway for you and your guests. Located on a canal lot with giant dock and outdoor living for everybody to appreciate. Inside features catherdral ceilings in...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.