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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Sea Glass West - Upscale Beachfront Retr...

NEWLY ADDED PROPERTY in 2024!MASSIVE RENOVATION THROUGHOUTHUGE NEW HEATED POOLSpectacular Oceanfront 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with a huge swimming pool offering gorgeous vistas of the Atlantic Ocean.The ultimate beachfront living experience just...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Come watch the Dolphin play! Pool, Jacuz...

*Want a summer get away less than 7-Nights-We can accommodate your Crystal Coast Get away! Check our availability.Welcome to Sea La Vie at Olde Towne Yacht Club – your serene waterfront getaway on the Crystal Coast!Wake up to impressive sunrises...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

A Stroke of Genius – Oceanfront Luxury...

Welcome to A Stroke of Genius, an oceanfront getaway where creativity meets coastal luxury. This home is an artist’s delight, adorned with original artwork by the property owner, adding a unique and inspiring touch to your stay. There are 3...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

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.

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...

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.