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

Cozy 2-bedroom condo with a view of the ...

Escape to this terrific condo in beautiful New Bern. This comfortable getaway features 2 bedrooms with a queen and full bed, 2 bathrooms including a calming jetted bathtub, and essential amenities like AC, WiFi, washing machine and dryer. Our place...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Golf Course Condo with Pools & Family Fu...

Summary:Escape to this charmingly remodeled one-bedroom condo in Fairfield Harbour, ideally located on the first hole of the golf course. Appreciate resort-style amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, sauna, and hot tub. Just a short...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Quiet studio

This studio is ideal for those looking for an upgrade from a traditional hotel. Located in a peaceful setting on the river, this unit has everything you need for a short or long stay. Coffee and all the essentials are included.

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Sand Castle Village Townhome Family Fun ...

Summary:Feel a calming stay in this family-friendly 3-bedroom townhouse, offering the amenities of home. Appreciate the convenience of a full kitchen, complete with a coffee maker and blender. Benefit from resort conveniences including indoor and...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
New Bern Vacation Rental on Farm w/ Fire...

Feel the best of coastal North Carolina when you book this impressive farmhouse! Exuding Southern hospitality and an modren feel, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers the modest-town getaway you've been craving. When you're not...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Downtown Blue Manor 1

Downtown Blue Manor is a gorgeous, historic home, tucked away on a peaceful street in the heart of downtown just steps away from New Bern’s rich history, vibrant dining, nightlife, and stores! As one of the few full-sized homes really located in...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Pamlico Highlights

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...

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...

Oriental History

What we now know as Oriental was first settled about 1870 by Louis B. Midyette. He took shelter in the area's natural harbor on the Neuse River and the mouth of Smith Creek when he was blown off course on his way to New Bern.

New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

Oriental Harbor Marina

The Oriental Harbor Marina, located at the mouth of the wide open Neuse River, is a paradise for local boat lovers or mariners just passing through along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).

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.