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Bubbles Up Surf Shack-3 BD Dog Friendly-...

Ask about monthly stays during winter months!As soon as you pull into the Bubbles Up Surf Shack, just exhale and relax. Appreciate a classy experience at this centrally-located gem. This home has a retro feel with classic beach albums on the walls...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Point Emerald Villa C-106 | Oceanview 2B...

This comfortable two-bedroom ocean view condominium at Point Emerald Villas offers a calming coastal hideaway with simple beach access and a variety of community amenities for the whole family.The condo features a welcoming living area that opens to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Three bedroom house on the SOBX with kay...

Salt Therapy – A Peaceful Water side Escape w/ Golf Cart, Kayak Launch & Screened PorchTucked among the trees and overlooking a peaceful stretch of water, Salt Therapy is a peaceful escape designed for simple living and restorative coastal days...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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.