Your Guide to Pamlico, NC

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Pamlico, NC

The Pamlico region of North Carolina is a peaceful coastal area known for its wide riverfront views, maritime history, and connection to the state's inland sounds and estuaries.

Centered around the Pamlico Sound - the largest lagoon along the U.S. East Coast - this region includes charming towns like Washington, Bath, Oriental, and Belhaven. Visitors will find scenic waterfronts, historic districts, and an abundance of outdoor recreation, including boating, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. With its quiet creeks, wide open water, and slower pace of life, the Pamlico region offers a relaxing escape into North Carolina's coastal heartland.

Lodging options in the Pamlico region include cozy inns, waterfront cottages, and vacation rental homes. The area is ideal for travelers looking to explore hidden gems, enjoy water-based activities, and experience authentic small-town charm. Whether you're sailing along the sound, visiting North Carolina's oldest town, or simply watching the sunset from a dock, the Pamlico region offers a quiet and scenic getaway off the beaten path.

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Vacation Rental

Featured Vacation Rentals

Golf, country clubs, and beaches

The property has a gorgeous dining room set up for friends and family gathering then enter into the huge livingroom with giant windows and a humongous tv for entertaining. Then a elegant kitchen with stainless steel appliances for cooking many yummy...

  • New Bern
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Wyndham Fairfield Harbour | 2BR/2BA Quee...

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in appealing New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
3 bedroom, 2 bath Paradise Awaits

Escape to serenity in our impressive 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
EV Charger! Newly Renovated, Fenced Yard...

Welcome to your home away from home! This newly remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is ideal for families and furry friends. Savor the tranquility and peaceful of James City, 5 mins. to downtown New Bern.~EV Charger - Level 2 40A J1772 ($25 Flat...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour- 2 B...

*** Sanitation/Cleaning Update ***Wyndham resorts have always met the highest standards of cleanliness, and now we are exceeding those standards with enhanced cleaning protocols and disinfecting measures, including the use of hospital-grade...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Neuse River Retreat

Welcome to our impressive 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom riverfront home, ideal for a calming hideaway or a fun-filled vacation. Located along the handsome Neuse River and surrounded by lush, wooded scenery, this roomy 3,100 sq ft property offers the ideal...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

Pamlico Highlights

Belhaven, NC History

Originally named Jack's Neck, Belhaven was once a bustling industrial town with a half-dozen lumber companies and a branch of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

Havelock, NC

While the small town of Havelock is often overshadowed by its Crystal Coast neighbors, the city is nonetheless a prime waterfront retreat for eastern North Carolina visitors who want to experience the real everyday life of the Inner Banks. Home to...

Belhaven, NC

The little town of Belhaven may be a blink-and-you'll-miss-it town, but Eastern North Carolina visitors who decide to take the long way home along US Highway 264 will be rewarded with a visit to a picturesque waterfront town that is filled with...

Oriental, NC

Many locals attest that Oriental is a "contagious destination," where vehicular travelers via the two lane US 55, or maritime travelers along the Neuse River or Pamlico Sound, tend to stop by for a night or two, and end up sticking around for an...

Cahooque Creek Recreation Area

The waterfront Cahooque Creek Recreation Site, located at the very corner where the Hancock and Cahoogue rivers meet up with the expansive Neuse River, is a water and boat lover's dream destination. With easy access to all three of these rivers, in...

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