MCAS Beaufort, SC - Nearby Cities

Laurel Bay, SC
Laurel Bay is a military housing complex in Beaufort County, South Carolina, that has a population of 6,600 people. The complex houses military families that are stationed nearby at the bases. Laurel Bay is located just 6 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and offers an ideal setting for those military personnel and civilian employees who are looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $171,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $663 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Howard Johnson Express and the Sleep Inn Beaufort offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $51.

Local attractions include the Museum of Hilton Head Island which highlights the rich heritage of the region through the use of artifacts, old photographs, and cultural and historical displays. The Hilton Head National Golf Club offers golfers of all levels of play a championship 18-hole golf course with pro shop, golf cart rentals, and snack bar. Lessons are also available from novice to expert.

Shell Point, SC
Shell Point is a city located in Beaufort County, South Carolina with a current population of 2,800 people. The town covers 7 square miles with partial water access. Shell Point is located just 9 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The laid-back community offers military personnel and their families as well as civilian employees a prime location in which to settle down. The close proximity to the base allows for a short commute which is an added bonus.

Homes for sale in the area start at $222,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $686 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Howard Johnson and America's Best Inns and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $54.

Local attractions include the Highway 21 Theatre which offers a blast from the past with the old drive-in movie theaters. Showing double features Thursday through Sunday, the theatre broadcasts movie sound through a local radio station. Concessions are also offered. The Museum of Hilton Head Island offers displays that highlight the rich heritage of the region through the use of artifacts, old photographs, and cultural and historical displays.

Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville is a city in Onslow County with a population of 80,000 people. Jacksonville is the youngest city in the United States with the median age of its residents at 23 years of age. The large military presence accounts for the young age of the residents as the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is located 46 miles away from the town. The moderate-sized community offers new residents many dining, shopping, and entertainment venues to choose from. The city is a thriving place in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $137,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $535 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Fairfield Inn and Suites and America's Best Inns and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $109.

Local attractions include the Lynnwood Park Zoo which offers exhibits of over 50 animals, exotic birds, land mammals, and hoofed species. Very clean and educational, the zoo offers families a great place to enjoy nature in a preservation-conscious environment. The Marine Corps Museum of the Carolinas is currently under construction and will display World War II artifacts from the Marine Corps and Sailors who served in the area. The exhibits will include the first Marine Division to train at Camp LeJeune.

Havelock, NC
Havelock is a city in Carven County, North Carolina with a population of 22,000 and is home to the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point which is located just 3 miles away. The proximity to the base offers military personnel and civilian employees a prime location in which to live. The moderate-sized community takes its name from Sur Henry Havelock who was a British Soldier in India. The town was the initial landing point for the American Civil War Battle known as the Battle of New Bern.

Homes for sale in the area start at $228,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $535 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Comfort Inn Havelock and Days Inn Havelock offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $89.

Local attractions include the Birthplace of the Pepsi-Cola Store which is located on the site where the first Pepsi-Cola formula was created in 1898. Today, the antique storefront is a hybrid store and museum highlighting the nostalgic Pepsi merchandise and even offering a Pepsi for 64 cents at the old fashioned soda fountain. The Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens offer a unique collection of antiques and art as well as 14 acres of extensive gardens. Interpreters in period costumes conduct tours year round.

Morehead City, NC
Morehead City is a port city in North Carolina with a population of 7,600 people. It is part of the Crystal Coast, and the current economy is supported by tourism, commercial and sport fishing, and some light industry. The town is home to the Carteret General Hospital which is the second largest employer in the town besides the school system. Morehead City is located just 20 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point and offers new residents a short commute to work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $234,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $524 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn Express offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $82.

Local attractions include the Eastern Carolina Showcase Theatre which offers live comedy, bands, magic, and variety shows year-round for a family friendly evening out. The theatre sits on the beach in downtown Morehead City. The Port City Tour Company offers a Pirate Tour which is a walking tour that is led by full-costumed pirates. The tour offers insight as to how pirates plotted courses and fired cannons as well as highlighting the more haunted areas that the paranormal team have discovered.

New Bern, NC
New Bern is a city in Craven County with a population of 23,000. The town is the second oldest in North Carolina and was the capital of North Carolina during colonial times. It is now the county seat and is named after the capital of Switzerland, Bern. New Bern is most commonly known as the birthplace of Pepsi Cola. Located just 18 miles away from the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, Bern offers a prime location for those military personnel looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $149,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $780 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn Express offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $82.

Local attractions include New Bern's Fireman's Museum which features antique fire engines used in the 1922 fire that destroyed one-third of the city. The Tarheel Adventures offers a 2-hour Segway tour through the town of New Bern with emphasis on the historic homes and the birthplace of Pepsi Cola. The tour is fully narrated and offers visitors a unique, open-air way to see the historical offerings of the New Bern area.

Bayboro, NC
Bayboro is a small town in Pamlico County, North Carolina with a population of 741 people. It is the county seat and is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town covers 1.5 miles and is located just 34 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point. The laid-back atmosphere of Bayboro offers the best of both worlds scenario by allowing residents a peaceful environment in which to live while having access to entertainment venues and more historical sites just a short drive away in neighboring communities.

Homes for sale in the area start at $148,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $399 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Bayboro House Hotel and the Oriental Marina and Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $84.

The Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens offer a unique collection of antiques and art as well as 14 acres of extensive gardens. Interpreters in period costumes conduct tours year round. Another nearby attraction in New Bern is the Birthplace of the Pepsi-Cola Store which is located on the site where the first Pepsi-Cola formula was created in 1898. Today, the antique storefront is a hybrid store and museum highlighting the nostalgic Pepsi merchandise and even offering a Pepsi for 64 cents at the old fashioned soda fountain.