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 Emerald Mermaid cozy studio apt private...

1 block from beach w/private parking lot .37 spaces-first come first served. has shower & walking distance to Bogue inlet pier. Soundside public access w/pier & limited parking - can walk or bicycle conveniently. Apartment Located steps from bicycle...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Fresh Coastal Retreat – Walk to Beach,...

Welcome to The Wellington – A Fresh, Coastal Retreat Near Beach and SoundPerfectly located just 900 feet from the beach and even closer to the Bogue Sound access and kayak launch, The Wellington offers the ideal setting for your Emerald Isle...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

3 Minute walk to the ocean, Overlooks th...

This refreshed coastal unit is ready for you to appreciate the best of both worlds - the sound and the ocean! The condo overlooks the pool. Appreciate the breeze on the deck or from the common spaces. Take a short walk to the beach. Or just...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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.