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

Completely remodeled 3-bedroom house loc...

Appreciate a calming stay at this 3-bedroom home with tv's in every bedroom in James City {New Bern}. The impressive home features two queen beds and one full bed, ideal for a restful nighttime. Guests can refresh in one of the two bathrooms, each...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Historic Downtown Condo -2 Bedrooms

Historic Downtown New Bern two-bedroom condo in the heart of our city. More than 20 eateries/bars within one block. Specialty gift stores, turn of the century Hardware Store, Ladies and Men's clothing stores surround you. One block from the...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Luxury Condo with Golf Course Views, Poo...

Summary:Discover your dream hideaway in this gorgeous one-bedroom condo in Fairfield Harbour, boasting a prime location on the golf course's first hole. Savor access to the Broad Creek Recreation Center, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, miniature...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Getaway Country Cottage - Entire house -...

Feel absolute privacy and tranquility in this freshly refreshed bungalow- entire home, kitchen with Granite counter tops, plus outdoor covered decking, eating, TV, exercise gym with weights, treadmill, 32' X 40' outdoor decking, fire pit - tons of...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
New Bern Home w/ Yard, Grill + Walkable ...

Come visit North Carolina’s first capital, New Bern, with a stay at this historic 2-bed, 1.5-bath home located in the heart of the city! This vacation rental puts you within walking distance of the area's main attractions; The Governor's Palace...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 100
New Bern Escape! 2BD + Loft Townhome w/ ...

Escape to a calming getaway at Waterwood Townhouses in New Bern. This gorgeous 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

Pamlico Highlights

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...

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

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.

Oriental Harbor Marina

The Oriental Harbor Marina, located at the mouth of the wide open Neuse River, is a paradise for local boat lovers or mariners just passing through along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).

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...

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.