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

2-Bedroom Loft near Downtown New Bern

Escape to a relaxing 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
Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, ...

Welcome to our cavernous 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...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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
Water View 1 Bedroom Townhome with Loft....

Handsome 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, freshly refreshed townhome with loft overlooking the water. Has one king size bed and two fold out twin beds. Sensational new high-end furnishings throughout. Updated kitchen with high-end appliances and entirely...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Waterfront Condo near Tryon Palace | Sle...

Escape to this relaxing 1-bedroom condo, ideal for couples or families seeking a calming hideaway. Located along the Neuse River, the unit features two queen beds, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, and a private balcony or patio. Guests will savor...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Home in New Bern!

Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms home located on a peaceful street that is convenient to everything. Getting Around Tryon Palace 5.1 mins drive Coastal Carolina Regional Airport 10 mins drive New...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.

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...

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...

Cahooque Creek Recreation Area

The waterfront Cahooque Creek Recreation Site, located at the very corner where the Hancock and Cahoogue rivers meet up with the expansive Neuse River, is a water and boat lover's dream destination. With easy access to all three of these rivers, in...

Oriental History

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.

Lou Mac Park

The Lou Mac Park, although easily one of Oriental's smallest parks, is also one of its prettiest and most inviting for water lovers of all varieties, locals and visitors alike. Located on the corner of Freemason St. and South Avenue, this park has...