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2025 New Bern Rainy Day Activities Guide

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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...

Spacious Beach House w/ hot tub - Oceans...

Sleeps 15-17. Great location near the Atlantic Beach circle and boardwalk and only a short walk to the beach, local stores and eateries. This six bedroom, four bath vacation home has a hot-tub, two huge family rooms, an all-season sunroom, two broad...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Quick walk to the beach, 2 living areas ...

Located in Emerald Isle, fall in adore with Breezy Vibes! A peaceful spot on the island, but a fast drive to all of what the area has to offer! Outdoor shower, 2 living spaces, ping pong table, huge deck!*note stairs between levels are...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Charming Cottage Private Oceanfront Park...

Cottage, 3 BR, 2 B. Q * Q * Q. Island Club linen service with beds made. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, Intelligent TVs with cable, wireless Internet access. Covered and open decks with porch furnishings, gas grille, enclosed hot/cold outside shower...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Completely remodeled 2023 1st Flr Oceanv...

Welcome to your coastal getaway at 10300 Coast Guard Rd, villa D102, Emerald Isle! Gated community. New owners have finished remodeled entire unit.Our villa has 3 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms.The bedrooms are designed for your utmost comfort...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

2nd-Floor Condo with Great View of Tenni...

Island Beach & Racquet Club G201Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'This second-floor, end condo with great vistas of tennis courts and pools has...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

3 bedroom, 2 bath Paradise Awaits

Escape to serenity in our striking 3 bed, 2 bath vacation rental located in a calming neighborhood. This getaway offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience, with roomy living areas for relaxation and quality time with family and friends. ...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Crystal Coast Museums

Considering that the Crystal Coast has centuries of history as well as one of the most unique environments along the North Carolina coastline, it should come as no surprise that the region is home to an array of fascinating and thoroughly engaging...

Beach Grove in Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Welcome to Beach Grove, a handsome oceanfront getaway designed by North Carolina architect Jim Willis. Located among mature live oaks, this bungalow features an open floor plan with exposed cypress beams and offers three roomy bedrooms and two...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming beach condo with seasonal pool ...

A Step from the BeachOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Located just steps from the surf and sand, this appealing beach condo comes with...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Crystal Coast Vacation Rentals

Visitors who are heading to the Crystal Coast will find a scattering of hotels and motels throughout the shoreline and inland communities, but will soon discover that the primary type of accommodations available are vacation rentals. Located all...

Family & Dog Friendly Oceanfront
4.9
(100)

'Carolina Dawn' is a comfortably furnished and completely equipped oceanfront duplex (East side). Just steps from the pretty sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, this is one of the most family friendly beaches in the Southeast...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...

Australian Gold West-Oceanfront 1/2 Dupl...

Your vacation at Australian Gold West starts here at this spectacular 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bathroom half duplex that highlights everything we adore about the beach! The bed sizes include 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Twin and Bunk Bed with Double/Twin. Linens...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

Bear Towne Escape Room offers three fun, themed escape room experiences in New Bern. Bear Towne's escape rooms are perfect for family, friends, corporate team building and date nights. The more your team communicates and works together, the closer...

Visitors of all ages can celebrate the local arts scene and discover their own creative side at the wholly unique New Bern Arts & Wellness Center. Striving to be an oasis for folks who want to explore both their creative potential and overall...