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

Spencer Cottage - Bright Home Near Downt...

Welcome to Spencer Cottage—a bright, thoughtfully designed home in New Bern's historic Ghent neighborhood. Just one mile from downtown, our home comfortably sleeps up to six guests and offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and Southern...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Historic New Bern, toward NAS Cherry Poi...

Discover this 3-bedroom townhome in New Bern. The space features a queen bed, a twin bed, a futon, and a murphy bed, offering flexible sleeping options for guests. Two bathrooms include exhilarating showers with safety handles, tall toilets,and...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Enjoy the comforts of home while you're ...

The handsome Hunter's Ridge neighborhood is mins. from the EWN airport. Savor a peaceful stay and handsome sunsets from the screened-in patio in the back yard. A short 15 min. drive to any of the three BSH campuses in New Bern.

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Double Up in Downtown New Bern!

Welcome to our striking pair of homes, a unique and enchanting arrangement that offers the ideal setting for gatherings, celebrations, and memorable experiences with your appreciated ones. Our homes are located one mile from the heart of downtown...

  • New Bern
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Quiet suburban neighborhood

Welcome to your dream hideaway in New Bern! This attractively refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is the epitome of comfort and convenience. Located on a peaceful dead-end street, this getaway offers a serene escape while being just a stone's throw...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Harbourside Hideaway

Come kick back and appreciate a calming hideaway in this 1-bedroom studio apartment. This property is located in the community of Fairfield Harbour. With purchase of a day pass, this resort-like community offers an indoor and outdoor community pool...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2

Pamlico Highlights

Pinecliff Recreational Area

The Pine Cliff Recreation Area can certainly serve as a lovely picnic venue, a wide open area to take the pets out for a well-deserved walk, or simply a scenic locale to take a mile hike through sections of the Croatan National Forest.

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...

Pecan Grove Marina

The Pecan Grove Marina stands out among the marinas and boat slips that veritably overrun the small town of Oriental for three distinctive reasons: location, location, location. Set slightly inland from mile marker 182 along the Intracoastal...

Creekside Park

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

Bath, NC

The small community of Bath hasn't changed that much since it was officially established in 1705, and locals and long-time visitors wouldn't have it any other way. The small town, barely over a square mile in area, hugs the waterfront of the Pamlico...

Washington, NC Guide

The town of Washington is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of North Carolina's Inner Banks due to its small town charm, incredible location along the Pamlico River, and eclectic blend of boutiques, restaurants, and attractions. This small...