CrystalCoast.com logo

2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Amazing Atlantic Beach Condo - 2 minute ...

Striking 2023 Updated 3 Bedroom/ 2.5Bath Condo in IBRC (Island Beach and Raquet Club). Second Floor completely outfitted unit with all amenities included. Freshly paved path/boardwalk to beach directly across from unit (beach cart supplied as...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
A Place At The Beach 160, Oceanside Cond...

Note: Construction of a new pool equipment room will be ongoing thru March 2026. During this time, the pool area — including the bathrooms and beach access located there — will be inaccessible. Guests may access the beach from inside the L...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Crystal Conch sleeps 16, private home cl...

Oceanside private getaway, simple 500 foot walk to beach access, 7 Bdrms and 4.5 baths. Bed sizes include: 4 Kings, 1 Queen with 2twins in adjoining room, 1 Queen, 1 Full bottom with single top bunk. Movie room, game room with ping pong and wet...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

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.