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.
Find your perfect Pamlico
Escape to this three bedroom, three bathroom townhome in Fairfield Harbour, New Bern, with pretty marina vistas from your porch. Ideal for families, savor roomy comfort and watch boats glide by. For a modest fee, access indoor/outdoor pools, hot...
Escape to waterfront serenity in this modern 3-bed, 2.5-bath home perched along the Neuse River. Appreciate sweeping river vistas, private dock access, and direct water access—just across from historic New Bern, and only 30 mins. from the...
Welcome to Low Tide Haven, a 1000 sf, 2 bedroom, 1st floor condo, just mins. from historic downtown New Bern, NC. The condo is located just over the Neuse River Bridge, on the bottom floor of an historic (circa 1914) building. The structure was...
This home is a little jewel with a handsome fenced in back yard which you and your furry friends will adore. Ideal for a weekend hideaway, a full vacation, an opportunity to meet with family, to attend a graduation, or to visit your favorite Marine...
New Bern, a beautiful city founded in 1710, is home to Fairfield Harbour, a community located on the banks of the Neuse River. Fairfield Harbour offers an array of amenities, including land and water sports, river cruises, live entertainment, and...
Stay comfortably in New Bern at this incredible 2-bedroom apartment. The unit features a king bed suite and a double queen room, ideal for a restful nighttime. Guests can relax in the comfortable living room, which can be set up with two queen air...
Visitors who want to take in a fantastically performed local show while admiring one of New Bern's many historical gems should make a date to attend a production staged by the New Bern Civic Theatre. With a role of a lifetime as one of Craven...
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 North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.
Life in Little Washington revolves around the water, and this extends to all forms of recreation, including the local parks. The Havens Garden Park is a peaceful retreat located just off of Park Drive and Washington's thriving downtown, and offers...
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...
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.