Boating | Golfing | Medical/Healthcare | Military | Restaurants | Things To Do | Travel

Ross BeebeRoss Beebe
cell: 252.229.0933

I've been involved in hundreds of land sales and purchases, development of waterfront property and commercial property. In addition to knowing the area from Cape Fear to the Albemarle Sound, I'm experienced in all aspects of permitting through state and federal agencies required to build on or develop property in eastern North Carolina.

I consider myself fortunate to live in a coastal town that is rich in history and with so much to offer in the way of recreational activities. My family has been in New Bern for almost eight years and there is still much to see and explore with the rivers, beaches, national forests, and parks - all within easy boating or driving distance.


Cheri MoyersCheri Moyers
cell: 252.675.8282

Meeting the needs of buyers and sellers throughout the region. I specialize in waterfront property, fine homes and estates, and military home buyers and sellers. As a Graduate of the Realtor Institute I have earned the GRI designation. I represent my clients and customers with full integrity, honesty and will work diligently to serve you in meeting your real estate needs.

Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, I moved to the Carolina's over six and a half years ago, and fell in love with the charm and history of New Bern, the beauty of the water in Oriental, the climate, and the people. Whether you are looking to relocate to our area, invest in property, or sell your home or land, I would love the opportunity to serve you.


New Bern, NCAbout the New Bern Area

Locals and visitors alike agree that New Bern and the surrounding area is a desirable place to live and work. With it’s natural beauty, mild climate and historic charm, New Bern offers something for everyone. Located on the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers, New Bern offers great fishing and boating for all ages and skill levels. It offers many conveniences of urban living, while maintaining the familiarity, comfort and security of a small town. Ranked one of the Best Places to Retire by US News & World Report, New Bern offers plenty to do and see for people of all ages.

The New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce reports that one of the fastest growing segments of the population is the relocation/early retirement age group, but the median resident age is 38.9 years. Residents enjoy award-winning schools, a regional library, a variety of museums, shops and restaurants as well as unlimited social and cultural opportunities. With the beach less than an hour away, and the local airport providing connections to Charlotte and Atlanta, New Bern truly has it all.

Settled in 1710, New Bern is home to the first state capitol, Tryon Palace, and is the second oldest city in North Carolina. It boasts more than 150 homes and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We are proud of our rich history and are excited to share our vibrant city with visitors and new residents. The New Bern community has a thriving economy, enjoying a growth spurt of more than 25% in the last nine years. Its reasonable cost of living, picturesque waterfront, beautiful golf courses and preserved national forests make it an area easy to call home.


BOATING

New Bern is synonymous with boating, sailing, fishing and water sports! Sailors and fishermen have access to the waters in the Neuse and Trent Rivers as well as the nearby Pamlico Sound twelve months of the year! Check out the many marinas we have in the area:

 

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GOLFING

The New Bern area has become a favorite spot for golfers of all levels. Golfers can enjoy some of the finest courses in the region with rolling hills, dense foliage, lakes, streams and wetlands. Many local golf clubs that offer monthly tournaments, lunches and other gatherings. Our mild year-round climate makes golfing available almost 365 days a year! Be sure to check out how many courses are available and pick your favorite!

Semi-Private


Carolina Pines Golf & Country Club, 252.444.1000

  • Championship course offering clubhouse, pro shop, pool, snack bar, practice range and green
  • Tee times taken two weeks in advance
  • Located 8 miles from New Bern on Highway 70E


The Emerald Golf Club, 252.633.4440

  • Named one of the top 50 courses in the Southeast by Golf Weekly
  • Rees Jones championship course offering full practice facilities, pro shop, pool, tennis, snack bar
  • Home of the Curtis Strange Shrine Classic 1990-2000
  • Tee times taken for non-members two days in advance
  • No private carts allowed
  • 5000 Clubhouse Drive, New Bern


Fairfield Harbour Golf Club, 252.514.0050

  • Fairfield Harbour Golf Club offers 2 courses designed by Rees Jones; Harbour Point Course and Shoreline Course
  • Harbour Point Course is an 18-hole regulation length golf course. This medium-length layout features 4 sets of teeboxes for the enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels. 
  • Shoreline Course 
  • Also offers a driving range
  • Private carts allowed
  • Located about 20 minutes from New Bern on Broad Creek Road


Quakerneck Country Club, 252.224.5736

  • Privately owned, open to the public year round 
  • Available for small banquets, receptions and meetings
  • Offering an 18-hole PGA course with a driving and chipping range
  • Club also offers swimming pool, tennis courts, boat launch area, large dining facility
  • Active Bridge Club, Ladies' and Men's Golf Association, several monthly tournaments
  • Located in Trenton, about 25 minutes from New Bern on Hwy 58S


River Bend Country Club, 252.638.2819

  • Voted "Simply the Best Golf Course in New Bern" by Carolina Green Magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  • Championship 18-hole course with driving range
  • Private club, open to the public year round
  • Club also offers swimming, tennis, golf lessons, clinics and schools for all ages


New Bern Golf & Country Club, 252.637.4061

  • Private club offering a premiere 18-hole course located on the Trent River
  • Club also offers pool, soft clay tennis courts and 2 hard courts, fitness room
  • Tennis Pro Shop and Golf Pro Shop offers lessons and clinics year-round
  • Ballroom and dining facilities for weddings or other large gatherings
  • Private room facilities for smaller dinners and receptions


Taberna Country Club, 252.634.1600

  • Designed by Senior Nicklaus Designer, Jim Laupe
  • 18-hole championship course with unsurpassed beauty and solitude
  • Tree-lined fairways, sparkling lakes, white sand bunkers, rolling hills
  • Club also offers junior-Olympic sized pool, tennis, Clubhouse


Military


Sound of Freedom Cherry Point Golf Course, 252.466.3044

  • Recently renovated and located directly on the Neuse River
  • Great water views plus a 24 hour driving range, chipping area, practice putting green, club rental, snack bar and a certified PGA teaching pro on staff
  • Open to the public


Paradise Point Golf Course at Camp LeJeune, 910.451.5445

  • Boasts two golf courses, the Scarlet and the Gold
  • Scarlet course is an 18-hole course with par of 70
  • Gold is an 18-hole course with par of 72
  • Also available are two driving ranges, one green grass and the other covered with 20 bays.
  • Three putting greens and a practice field on the premises

 

Semi-Private (30 minutes or more from New Bern)


Crystal Coast Country Club, 252.726.1034

  • Championship 18-hole golf course offering three sets of tees and stretches to 6,200 from the tips
  • Semi-private golf course open to the general public daily
  • Nestled along the Bogue Sound in Pine Knoll Shores, designed through sand dunes, around lakes and through the Maritime Forest


Brandywine Bay Golf Club, 252.247.2541

  • Voted as one of the Best Places to Play Golf in North Carolina by Golf Digest
  • Designed by Bruce Devlin in 1977 and redesigned by Ellis Maples
  • Semi-private course open for public play
  • Located in Morehead City, it is the official home of the Purple Heart Classic


Cypress Landing Golf Club, 252.946.7788 ext 21 

  • Rated a four star course by Golf Digest
  • Par 72 semi-private course is open to the public
  • Offers driving range, practice range, Clubhouse with Pro Shop and Grill
  • Individual and group lessons available
  • Located in Chocowinity, the signature 15th hole overlooks beautiful Chocowinity Bay


Ironwood Golf & Country Club, 252.752.6659

  • First 18-hole Lee Trevino Signature Golf Course east of the Mississippi River
  • Located in Greenville, NC, the course is the centerpiece of the prestigious Ironwood Community
  • Championship 18-hole par 72 course


Minnesott Golf & Country Club, 252.249.0813

  • 18-hole par 72 course is open to the public
  • Tree lined fairways, raised greens, water challenges and strategically placed sand traps
  • Designed by R.T. Birney and located in Minnesott Beach, the Club also offers swimming, driving range, fishing pond and boat ramp. 
  • Facility rental and event planning is available for special occasions


Silver Creek Golf Course, 252.393.8058

  • Designed by Gene Hamm, the 18-hole par 3 championship course stretches across 7005 yards
  • Club also offers a driving range and practice green

 

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MEDICAL / HEALTH CARE

We are fortunate to have cutting-edge medical technology and equipment right here in New Bern. The quality of life and relatively low cost of living has attracted many experienced physicians and other health care professionals to come to the area and provide residents with excellent medical care. Residents have access to the latest treatments, lab services, equipment, clinical research opportunities and a variety of support services without having to leave the area. 

Carolina EastCarolinaEast Medical Center
CarolinaEast Medical Center is a 350 bed, full service facility that houses a number of inpatient and outpatient services. In addition to comfortable medical/surgical areas, the Medical Center has dedicated units for heart care, critical care, intensive care, women's care, pediatric care, orthopedic care, surgical care and cancer care. At CarolinaEast, over 230 physicians direct a health care team of over 1800 caring professionals and 400+ volunteers dedicated to your well-being.

Carolina EastCoastal Carolina Health Care (CCHC)
CCHC is a multi-specialty group practice with a strong base of primary care providers located in New Bern, NC. While the company was established in 1998, it traces its roots back to 1962. CCHC’s mission is to promote the health of its patients by providing high quality, compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized health care. CCHC’s vision is to consistently meet the changing needs and expectations of the patients they serve.

CCHC’s physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants specialize in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Sleep Medicine, Urgent Care, Oncology, Hematology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Critical Care.  CCHC also operates a state-of-the-art Imaging Center equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment such as MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography, Bone Density and plain X-Ray, as well as an Urgent Care, Endoscopy Center, and Sleep Lab. CCHC also serves the local community by providing medical services at CarolinaEast Medical Center, the MERCI Clinic, and area nursing homes. For more information, call the New Patient Information Line today at 252-633-4111.

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MILITARY

There are a number of military installations in eastern North Carolina. New Bern is nestled in between Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS Cherry Point) in Havelock (LINK TO CHERRY POINT) and Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville (LINK TO CAMP LEJEUNE). A military friendly community, New Bern is a convenient and pleasant alternative to living in the more typical military towns of Havelock or Jacksonville.

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RESTAURANTS

There are many restaurants in New Bern, from chain restaurants like Outback Steakhouse and Applebee's to truly local restaurants like The Chelsea, 247 Craven and Persimmon's, on the Neuse River waterfront. We've selected a few of our favorites for you to sample while you're visiting and once you've settled in your new home!

American


Bakery

  • Baker's Square Restaurant, 227 Middle Street, 252.637.0304
  • Carolina Bagel & Deli, 3601 Trent Road #10, 252.636.0133
  • Port City Java, 323 Middle Street, 252.633.7900
  • Sea Glass Cafe & Bakery, 2600 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd, 252.634.2327


Italian

  • 37th Street Pizzeria, 2402 Neuse Blvd., 252.633.5444
  • Franco's Ristorante & Pizzeria, 1200 Highway 70E, 252.635.3396
  • Gina's Pizza, 1904 B Glenburnie Road, 252.633.9000
  • Nikola's Northern Italian Cuisine, 1503-A S. Glenburnie Rd., 252.638.6061
  • Paula's Pizza, 1713 Red Robin Lane, 252.636.2324


Seafood


Chinese

  • China Garden, 1216 S Glenburnie Road, 252.637.8118
  • King Buffet, 2500 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., 252.638.1188


Japanese

  • Musashi, 2041 S Glenburnie Rd., 252.637.0063


Mexican

  • Arturo's, 1900-A S Glenburnie Rd., 252.634.1894
  • El Cerro Grande, 2503 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., 252.638.8938


Greek

  • Famous Subs & Pizza, 2210 Neuse Blvd., 252.637.2809
  •     Zorba's, 100 Justin Drive, 252.633.1450

 

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THINGS TO DO

Craven County residents and visitors enjoy a calendar full of events from January through December! Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens offers lecture series and gardening classes that are open to the public. The Accidental Artist offers pottery classes and studio sessions at times that are convenient to you! You can also enjoy annual celebrations, like MUMFEST, which draws 80,000 people each year to historic downtown. Jazz and theatre productions are also very popular and showcase some of the area's most talented artists.

Below is a sampling of some of the area's events. The Convention & Visitors Center provides complete event information so you can make the most of what New Bern and the surrounding area has to offer.

January

  • Shriners Parade


February


  • The Sunday Jazz Showcase

  • Antique Show

  • Tryon Palace. Touring Theatre Ensemble of NC

  • Theatrical Production, New Bern Civic Theatre


March


  • Theatrical Production, New Bern Civic Theatre

  • Gardeners' Weekend

  • St. Patrick's Day Parade

  • Spring Historic Homes & Garden Tour, NB Historical Society


April


  • Spring Historic Homes & Garden Tour, NB Historical Society

  • Gardener's Weekend, Tryon Palace

  • Theatrical Production in voice and sign language, NB Civic Theatre

  • Celebrate Kids Festival - amusements, rides, exhibits

  • Cherry Point Air Show

  • Annual Jazz Fest


May


  • Vanceboro Strawberry Festival

  • Deck Party-Rock and Roll Music, Friday nights (May-August) Hilton Riverfront

  • Jazz Music on the Desk, Sundays (May-August) Hilton Riverfront


June


  • Theatrical Production, NB Civic Theatre

  • Neuse River Day - Games food, exhibits sponsored by Neuse River Foundation

  • Heritage Festival - Crafters, potters, boat building, entertainment

  • Outdoor Pops Concert - Tryon Palace




July


  • Independence Day & Fireworks over Neuse and Trent Rivers

  • 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band

  • Independence Day Celebration, Tryon Palace


August


  • Theatrical Production, NB Civic Theatre

  • Shakespeare Festival 



September


  • Antique Automobile Show

  • Oriental Cup Regatta, Sailing Regatta and entertainment


October


  • Oktoberfest! Food, entertainment and more

  • Seafood Festival, Morehead City

  • MUMFEST

  • New Bern at Night Ghost Walk - Candlelight drama tour


November


  • Coastal Invitational Arts & Crafts Showcase

  • Theatrical Production, NB Civic Theatre

  • Tryon Palace Holiday Celebration

  • Holiday Showcase; Craven Arts Council

  • Tryon Palace Holiday Candlelight Tours


 

December


  • Tryon Palace Holiday Candlelight Tours

  • Tryon Palace Holiday Celebration

  • Christmas Boat Flotilla

  • Christmas Parade

  • Handel's Messiah, New Bern Civic Theatre

 

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TRAVEL

From Raleigh, NC:
From I-40, follow Highway 70 East to New Bern. Upon reaching the city limits, take the Jacksonville (HWY 17/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) exit. At the stoplight, turn left onto HWY 17 N/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Continue straight on HWY 17 N/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., following the Convention Center and Tourist Information signage. HWY 17 N becomes Broad Street. At the end of Broad Street you will turn to the right onto East Front Street. Go to the stoplight and then turn right onto South Front Street.

From Greenville, NC:
Follow HWY 43 South through Vanceboro. Outside of Vanceboro, just past the Rest Area, HWY 43 S will turn to the right. Continue straight on HWY 43 S. After passing the Trademart Gas Station, Hwy 43 S will merge onto Neuse Blvd. Continue straight on Neuse Blvd. At the stoplight, you will go left onto Broad Street. At the end of Broad Street you will turn to the right onto East Front Street. Go to the stoplight and then turn right onto South Front Street.

From Wilmington, NC:
Follow Highway 17 North to New Bern. Upon reaching New Bern city limits, continue to follow 17 North (also Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd). Continue straight on HWY 17 N/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., following the Convention Center and Tourist Information signage. HWY 17 N becomes Broad Street. At the end of Broad Street you will turn to the right onto East Front Street. Go to the stoplight and then turn right onto South Front Street.

From Fayetteville, NC:
Follow I-95 North to Smithfield, NC. From I-95 at Smithfield, take Highway 70 East to New Bern. Upon reaching the city limits, take the Jacksonville (HWY 17/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) exit. At the stoplight, turn left onto HWY 17 N/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Continue straight on HWY 17 N/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., following the Convention Center and Tourist Information signage. HWY 17 N becomes Broad Street. At the end of Broad Street you will turn to the right onto East Front Street. Go to the stoplight and then turn right onto South Front Street.

From Northern States:
Follow I-95 North to Smithfield, NC. From I-95 at Smithfield, take Highway 70 East to New Bern. Upon reaching the city limits, take the Jacksonville (HWY 17/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) exit. At the stoplight, turn left onto HWY 17 N/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Continue straight on HWY 17 N/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., following the Convention Center and Tourist Information signage. HWY 17 N becomes Broad Street. At the end of Broad Street you will turn to the right onto East Front Street. Go to the stoplight and then turn right onto South Front Street.

From East:
Follow Highway 70 West. Upon reaching the city limits, follow the Pembroke/Trent Woods exit. At stoplight, turn right onto First Street. Continue down First Street. At the second stoplight, turn right onto Broad Street. At the end of Broad Street, turn right onto East Front Street. At first stoplight, turn right onto South Front Street.

BY AIR...

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN), is located 2 miles southeast of downtown New Bern off U.S. 70. It offers as many as 12 daily nonstop flights to Atlanta or Charlotte with one-stop connections to more than 300 destinations worldwide via US Airways Express and Delta Connection. Food is available in the terminal, and airport parking is available for 50¢ per half-hour or $6 daily.

Directions from Airport to Downtown New Bern:
Turn left onto Airport Road when you exit the airport. At the light, turn left onto Highway 70 West. You will go over the Neuse River Bridge and then take the Trent Woods/Pembroke exit. At the top of the ramp, turn right at the light onto First Street. Continue down First Street. At the second stoplight, turn right onto Broad Street. At the end of Broad Street, turn right onto East Front Street. At first stoplight, turn right onto South Front Street.

BY SEA...

Boaters arriving on the water come up the Intracoastal Waterway following the channel markers that will bring them to the Neuse River into New Bern. The Neuse River flows into the Pamlico Sound and has well-marked channels. New Bern also fronts the Trent River, which flows into the Neuse.

Boats of all sizes can find berthing space in downtown New Bern and nearby marinas. Whether you're just cruising around or wish to launch your boat at one of the many local ramps, most locations have similar facilities. In the downtown area especially, it is not unusual for leisure yachters or sailors to arrive for what they thought would be a short visit only to find themselves living aboard their vessels, staying weeks, sometimes months, even years. If you're traveling to New Bern from some distance, it is wise to call ahead to ensure docking space availability, especially during the warmer months.

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