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
A beautiful balanced 2-bedroom bungalow ...

Welcome to the handsome balanced bungalow! Blending the ideal balance of warmth & appeal with modern amenities. Located in New Bern, this enchanting home offers a comfortable stay for guests. It features two bedrooms, including one queen bed and two...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Family-Friendly New Bern Home w/ Backyar...

You and your family can feel right at home at this welcoming New Bern vacation rental! The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a fenced-in backyard — ideal for your family pets to romp and play in — and ample space indoors. Family members of all...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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
The Cozy Bear Bungalow

Welcome to the Cozy Bear Bungalow located in the historic Ghent District of New Bern. Our completely equipped home offers the ideal location to discover downtown New Bern with great food and entertainment options located less than 2 miles away. Our...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, ...

Welcome to our roomy 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath waterfront river getaway on Brices Creek—ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, or simply calming by the water. You'll appreciate the huge acre lot in the outskirts of town with its own...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Pamlico Highlights

Belhaven, NC History

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.

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.

Washington, NC History

Explored in the late 1500s it was finally settled in 1690. James Bonner started the town on his own farm in the 1770s. After serving in the Continental Army, Bonner returned home and in 1776 renamed his town, originally called ''Forks of the Tar,'...

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...

Birthplace of Pepsi

First time visitors should note not to ask for a Coke in the Inner Banks town of New Bern. The community has a proud history as the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola, and this claim to fame is celebrated at a number of locales around downtown, including the...

Pecan Grove Marina

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...