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Toes in the Sand-Beachwalk 114, Oceanfro...

October 1st-March 31st-HOA now accepts 3 nighttime minimum stays!!! Come visit the beach in the off season!Welcome to "Toes In The Sand"! This 1st floor condo has everything a family needs to have a great week at the beach! Very clean...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Waterfront condo with balcony, grill, wa...

You've found the ideal coastal Carolina hideaway with this classy condo, sitting right on the shoreline of Bogue Sound. You'll savor simple access to the beach, just mins. away, as well as close by golf courses, the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine...

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

Ocean Breeze & Poolside Ease–Perfect D...

You’ll fall in appreciate with this 5-bedroom, 4-bath oceanfront home, designed for relaxation, fun, and memorable memories. Whether you're soaking in ocean vistas from the private pool or appreciating a cool drink under the covered oceanfront...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

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...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.