Your Guide to 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.
Find your perfect Pamlico
Feel the historic town of New Bern up close and personal when you stay in this 3-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental! Ideally located within walking distance of downtown, this beautiful home provides painless access to all your sightseeing bucket list...
Welcome to our impressive 1-bedroom condo, ideally located on the marina in the Fairfield Harbour neighborhood. Appreciate striking water vistas and the convenience of two full bathrooms, a entirely equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry, and a Murphy...
Fairfield Harbour is located in the suburbs of New Bern, and a fifteen min. drive from downtown. You are entering a gated community with amenities such as a golf course, marina, boat ramp, kayaks and tennis courts. Security roams the area, making it...
Feel absolute privacy and tranquility in this newly remodeled bungalow- entire home, kitchen with Granite counter tops, plus outdoor covered decking, eating, TV, exercise gym with weights, treadmill, 32' X 40' outdoor decking, fire pit - tons of...
A relaxing setting peaceful neighborhood for just calming. Clean and disinfected. Nice big back yard. Home has all to make your stay comfortable. Linens supplied. Some paper products, a front porch , lawn chairs (5) If your one for barbecuing...
Feel the ideal blend of historic appeal and modern comfort. Located in a serene and photogenic neighborhood, our delightfully appointed home is just a short 5-min. drive from downtown New Bern, offering you simple access to the city’s vibrant...
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...
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.
The Down East Canvas and Gallery, located at the foot of the bridge in Oriental, is one of the Pamlico region's most interesting art spaces, with quite an unusual history to boot. With an avid collection that spans from the practical, (namely canvas...
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...
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...
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.
