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Tip'Sea Turtle, Almost Oceanfront House ...

Tip'Sea Turtle is a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home located in Emerald Isle with striking vistas of the ocean that you won't want to miss! The emerald-colored waves are just a short walk away, a feature you will certainly value, as you will be able to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Pier Pointe 1B2, Oceanfront Condo in Eme...

Pier Pointe 1B2 is a Second Floor Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo. Ideal for families or seniors who need a limited amount of steps! Covered deck with furnishings, gorgeous vistas, and a community beach walkway. Condo has been decorated with a...

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

Oceanfront 2 BR Duplex East w/ Stunning ...

Walk out your bedroom door directly to the beach! Or just lay in bed watching and listening to the waves. Upstairs, savor the unobstructed vistas of the vast ocean from the freshly modernized, comfortable and cool living room. The island is just a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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.