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Ocean Sands 204A, Oceanside Condo in Atl...

Ocean Sands 204A is a handsome Oceanfront Studio Style Condo with 1 bathroom in Atlantic Beach. Just a short walk away from the impressive Crystal Coast beaches!Conveniences Include: Kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. You...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
A Place At The Beach 191, Oceanside Cond...

NOTE:--Construction of a new pool equipment room will be ongoing until March 1 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
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...

Summer Winds C-324, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Summer Winds C-324 is an Oceanfront 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo making for the ideal place to relax - just waiting for you and your family to savor! The beach is readily accessible, with this community's private walkway to the beach. Rest and watch the...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 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...

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...

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.