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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Featured Vacation Rentals

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
The Grey Goose (Waterfront) Historic New...

My home is a cute 3 bed 2 bath on deep water Brices Creek, ideal for swimming, boating, fishing and this property has its own Private Beach! Only six mins. to Historic Downtown New Bern. Located on a peaceful sizable private wooded lot with...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Love Nest on the Neuse in the heart of h...

Escape to this relaxing studio in impressive New Bern. This comfortable getaway offers a calming ambiance for guests to relax and relax. With essential amenities, King size memory foam bed, WiFi, mini frig, microwave , Keurig and hair dryer. Your...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Cozy, Cute, and Peaceful!

Your comfortable hideaway awaits in New Bern at this impressive home. With 3 bedrooms, this terrific property offers plenty of space for guests to relax and relax. The home is equipped with heating, WiFi, AC, and a washing machine, ensuring a ideal...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Hideaway; Hot tub, Fire Pit, and Pat...

Hot tub! Campfire! Back Patio! 2 miles from public boat ramp at Brices Creek Recreation Area. 6 miles from downtown New Bern! The adjustable king bed in the master bedroom will make you feel right at home! The split floor plan accepts to complete...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Waterwood Townhouses, New Bern, North Ca...

*** Sanitation/Cleaning Update ***Bluegreen Resorts take great pride in meeting industry standards of cleanliness and safety in our resorts. They take great pride in meeting industry standards of cleanliness and safety at our resorts and continue to...

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

Pamlico Highlights

Havelock, NC

While the small town of Havelock is often overshadowed by its Crystal Coast neighbors, the city is nonetheless a prime waterfront retreat for eastern North Carolina visitors who want to experience the real everyday life of the Inner Banks. Home to...

Creekside Park

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

Havens Gardens Park

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...

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...

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...

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...