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

Fairfield Harbor New Bern

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...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
4 BR Home / 5 mins to DT / Game Room / 5...

Summary:This striking, newly modernized home, designed by Sharon Duncan, is the ideal hideaway for families or big groups coming to New Bern. With 5 beds, this home sleeps up to 8 guests comfortably! Kick back and appreciate cavernous living room...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Golf & Pool Condo Family Friendly in New...

Summary:Discover a enchanting escape in our 1-bedroom condo in New Bern, North Carolina, boasting handsome golf course vistas. Ideal for families, this striking getaway features a completely equipped kitchen, a comfortable living area, and access to...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Fully-Furnished, Pet-Friendly, 3 bedroom...

Located mins. to downtown New Bern, hospital, B/S/H, Moen. 25 mins. to MCAS Cherry Point.​Home is central to everything New Bern! This comfortable, completely-furnished home located in the middle of the town features a private, fenced-in backyard...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5 Mi to Dtwn New Bern & Riverfront: Home...

Entirely Fenced Outdoor Space | 22 Mi to Cherry Point | Explore Historic SitesFind your flow where the Neuse and Trent rivers meet at this ideally placed New Bern vacation rental. This home features a fenced backyard for effortless outdoor living...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
New Bern Home w/ Direct Access to Neuse ...

Savor a calming getaway at this impressive 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow in New Bern, North Carolina! Sitting along the banks of the Neuse River with over 2 acres of land, this vacation rental offers families and friends a place to really get away from...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Pamlico Highlights

Kidsville at Seth West Parrot Park

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.

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...

Belhaven Memorial Museum

The Belhaven Memorial Museum clearly holds the title as one of the most distinctive and unique museums in Eastern North Carolina, with a collection that includes historical artifacts, scientific oddities, and everything in between.

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...

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.

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.