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Sea Lookout - Great last-minute rates wi...

'Sea Lookout'PenthouseThe Penthouse is a opulent 3,000-square-foot residence perched at the top of a triplex, offering impressive ocean and beach vistas, just steps from the shore. This gorgeous home features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
AMAZING VIEWS!! Oceanfront Duplex-East a...

Come savor the beauty of Emerald Isle in our BEACHFRONT duplex, the Rustic Peacock East (or West or book BOTH)!Located at the highly sought after area of the island called the Point. We completely made over both sides of this property in 2018 (East...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Classic Oceanfront Beach Cottage!

DESCRIPTION: Escape to this oceanfront Emerald Isle getaway, ideal for a calming Crystal Coast hideaway. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach home offers direct beach access, expansive ocean vistas, and plenty of coastal appeal. Savor your morning...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.