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

Spacious Family Home with Outdoor Space....

Bring your whole family to this roomy three bedroom home with plenty of off street parking. You are a few blocks away from Lawson Creek Park with plenty of public boat launches. You are also a short bicycle ride to downtown where you can experience...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2-Bedroom 1-Bath Home with WiFi and acce...

This appealing 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is located in the gated community of Fairfield Harbour and offers the ideal getaway for your New Bern hideaway. Savor a completely equipped kitchen, an all-season sunroom, a roomy deck with a grille, and calming...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pristine Cottage w/ Access to the Trent ...

Welcome to your pristine escape in pretty New Bern! This 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental bungalow is tucked away in a calming neighborhood just steps from Trent River. Unwind in the comfort of a entirely equipped home featuring a full kitchen...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Unit B | Victorian Vacation Rental In Do...

About spaceTransport yourself back in time when you stay at this completely restored Victorian-era North Carolina vacation rental. Constructed in 1880, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom New Bern apartment is the ideal hideaway for those looking to...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Unit B | Victorian Vacation Rental In Do...

About spaceTransport yourself back in time when you stay at this completely restored Victorian-era North Carolina vacation rental. Constructed in 1880, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom New Bern apartment is the ideal hideaway for those looking to...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Our Getaway Two

About this spaceUnwind and relax at Our Getaway a relaxing place to stay.Our Getaway condo is in the ideal location for a couple who appreciate boating fishing and the water. We are located within walking distance of a fishing pier. 1 hour to...

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

Pamlico Highlights

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...

Festival Park

Washington's Festival Park may look like a scenic and quiet natural park during a typical day in the downtown area, but the park comes to life regularly with an assortment of movies, concerts and festivals that have put the small town of Washington...

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...

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

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.

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...