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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Oceanfront home with direct beach access...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located in the striking coastal town of Pine Knoll Shores, this cavernous beachfront home offers the ideal getaway for families or groups looking to relax and appreciate the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Sunshine Estate - Oceanfront House, 8BR,...

Welcome to Sunshine Estate, an charming oceanfront getaway located in Pine Knoll Shores. This extravagant 8 bedroom, 5 full bath home offers expansive vistas of the Atlantic and is designed to provide the ultimate Crystal Coast vacation.Plus, this...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

BEAUTIFUL FALL GETAWAY!! The breeze is f...

Rents Friday to Friday . Simple first floor access.$125 cleaning fee. $100 inen fee.Something for everybody of all ages. Rock on porch watching pelicans in flight as you listen to the rhythm of the waves, at nighttime, appreciate the ocean breeze...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.

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...