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

New Bern Vacation Rental on Farm w/ Fire...

Feel the best of coastal North Carolina when you book this striking farmhouse! Exuding Southern hospitality and an fresh feel, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers the modest-town getaway you've been craving. When you're not strolling...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Charming 1-bedroom studio with AC in New...

Stay comfortably in New Bern at this relaxing 1-bedroom studio. The space features a comfortable queen bed and a pretty bathroom with a invigorating shower. Guests savor a cozy climate year-round thanks to air conditioning and heating. A hair dryer...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Spotless, comfortable and safe. Great lo...

This home is a little jewel with a gorgeous fenced in back yard which you and your furry friends will adore. Cozy Scamozzi also features a kitchen outfitted by a professional chef. Ideal for an opportunity to meet with family, to attend a...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
PEACE AND QUIET..  residential

A peaceful setting peaceful neighborhood for just calming. Clean and disinfected. Nice big back yard. Home has all to make your stay comfortable. Linens included. Some paper products, a front porch , lawn chairs (5) If your one for barbecuing...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
River`s Edge Retreat

Come relax at one of the most special condos in New Bern. This corner 2 BR/2 BA unit has balconies facing the marina that are prime for calming. The side balcony that faces the fishing pier and kayak launch is a shady spot for dining.Just 20 mins...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
New Bern Home w/ Water View Near Downtow...

3 Mi to Neuse River Boat Access | Private Outdoor Space | Pet Friendly w/ Fee (2 Max)Cruise into your next adventure at this New Bern vacation rental! Wake to peaceful Neuse River vistas from the wraparound deck, spend your days boating from close...

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

Pamlico Highlights

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Roanoke River Lighthouse

Edenton visitors who haven't explored this northern corner of the Inner Banks in a few years may be surprised to find a new, stunning structure perched above the open sound-facing waters of Edenton Harbor. This remarkable site is the Roanoke River...

Oriental Hisory Museum

The Oriental History Museum is one of Oriental's "newest" attractions, and since opening its storefront doors less than a decade ago, the museum has welcomed thousands of visitors in search of an inside-look of Oriental's celebrated maritime...

Old theater

Visitors can get a taste of Oriental's small but thriving art scene with a visit to The Old Theater, a stark white and impressively large two-story building located on the corner of Broad and Church Streets. Showcasing a number of performances...

Bath, NC

The small community of Bath hasn't changed that much since it was officially established in 1705, and locals and long-time visitors wouldn't have it any other way. The small town, barely over a square mile in area, hugs the waterfront of the Pamlico...

Festival Park

Washington's Festival Park may look like a scenic and quiet natural park during a typical day in the downtown area, but the park comes to life regularly with an assortment of movies, concerts and festivals that have put the small town of Washington...