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

Golf, country clubs, and beaches

The property has a gorgeous dining room set up for friends and family gathering then enter into the huge livingroom with giant windows and a humongous tv for entertaining. Then a elegant kitchen with stainless steel appliances for cooking many yummy...

  • New Bern
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Cozy 2-bedroom condo with a view of the ...

Escape to this terrific condo in striking 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
The Bearplex of New Bern featuring king-...

Welcome to the Bearplex! This cute and comfortable one-bedroom duplex is ideal for accommodating remote workers, traveling health care providers, the casual travelers, and weekend warriors! The Bearplex is located just off Hwy 70 and is conveniently...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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
Waterfront home with dock and community ...

Striking waterfront home in a gated community on the river with a pier and a private boat dock. This beauty is located in the Fairfield harbor gated neighborhood with so many amenities. Enter through the front door and head upstairs to a ranch...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2-Bedroom Loft near Downtown New Bern

Escape to a peaceful getaway at Waterwood Townhouses in New Bern. This striking loft accommodates up to 8 guests and features a comfortable living room, a full kitchen, a fireplace, and a washer & dryer. Elevated on stilts with a private entrance...

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

Pamlico Highlights

Glenburnie Park

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

New Bern Civic Theater

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...

Carolina Creations

The Carolina Creations gallery is a downtown New Bern legend, and an instrumental contribution to the town's thriving art scene. Founded in 1989 by owners and artists Janet & Michael Francoeur, the gallery features their personalized...

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...

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...

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...