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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Featured Vacation Rentals

Water View 1 Bedroom Townhome with Loft....

Alluring 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, freshly refreshed townhome with loft overlooking the water. Has one king size bed and two fold out twin beds. Stunning new high-end furnishings throughout. Updated kitchen with high-end appliances and entirely...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Conveniently Located 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroo...

Delightfully refreshed 3 bedroom 2 bathroom in peaceful neighborhood with completely fenced yard and fruit trees. Conveniently located to to hospital, shopping, eateries, river access/ boat and kayak launches. 2.5 miles (5 mins.) from historic...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beautiful New 1 Bedroom Condo

Your anxiety will melt away in this roomy 1-bedroom condo, with all new furnishings ready for your stay. Includes a full kitchen and washer/dryer for your use. Appreciate the handsome grounds off your private deck or take a dip in the indoor or...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Captain and All His Crew

With six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and ample living space, these townhouses are ideal for family vacations, group retreats, or multi-family getaways. Multiple patios, open living areas, and breathtaking vistas make this a ideal home base for your New...

  • New Bern
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Breathe Inn - Neuse River Retreat

Breathe Inn is a calming getaway located along the Neuse River, just across from New Bern. Within mins. by car, you can be in New Bern to take in the Pepsi Museum or Tryon Palace, shop at the many stores, or eat dinner.Travel a little further to...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Grey Goose (Waterfront) Historic New...

My home is a cute 3 bed 2 bath on deep water Brices Creek, ideal for swimming, boating, fishing and this property has its own Private Beach! Only six mins. to Historic Downtown New Bern. Located on a peaceful sizable private wooded lot with...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Pamlico Highlights

Bath, NC History

European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690's led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and the Atlantic Ocean 50 miles away--at Ocracoke Inlet.

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.

Kidsville at Seth West Parrot Park

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.

The 7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2026

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...

Belhaven Memorial Museum

The Belhaven Memorial Museum clearly holds the title as one of the most distinctive and unique museums in Eastern North Carolina, with a collection that includes historical artifacts, scientific oddities, and everything in between.

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...