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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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DIRECT OCEANFRONT Duplex with large deck...

Oceanfront Duplex | Steps from The Oceanna Pier | Roomy Decks & Stunning VistasWelcome to Whithaven, your beachfront escape! This direct oceanfront duplex is just steps from the only fishing pier on the west end of the island, offering spectacular...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Great Ocean View, Quiet Cul-de-sac. Walk...

Flexible dates! Short stay OK. Discount for weekly stay! Savor the ocean vistas and breezes in Emerald Isle in this exceptionally clean, convenient home! Almost Oceanfront!!! Fantastic vistas! Quiet Cul-de-sac great for families. High Chair, both...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Oceanfront 7 BR, private beach access, 3...

SEAFIRE OF OCEAN RIDGE is a newly refreshed and furnished oceanfront home well suited for huge gatherings. The home features 7 bedrooms: *K*K*K*K*K*K*4DB* all with ocean or sound vistas. The great room features seating for 28+ that includes formal...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
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...

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.