John Bond Town Beach is a tiny pristine inland beach in North Carolina. It’s a perfect place for folks to stop for a break during their workdays or for a day-long adventure. Create some new memories while enjoying a sunny excursion on this little protected beach area along the Neuse River.

As soon as you arrive, you'll feel it - that excitement that comes when your feet hit the sand and knowing that first drop in the water is really cold.
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We see you, one of the first people on the beach.
Get out your toys and be warned - you may have some competition retrieving that ball with the minnows, crabs, turtles, and other cool creatures.
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The rocks are a neat place to find some of these critters.
Try out your fishing skills for such beauties as red drum, speckled trout, rockfish, cobia, and albacore.
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Play in the sand and dig for hidden sea treasures. And whether it's for fishing gear or sunscreen, pick up a roomy beach bag to haul everything around.

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The covered picnic table is a welcome relief from the sun while you're having a yummy afternoon snack.
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It's also a great place to enjoy your lunch if you work in town.
Daydream of another world where you own one of these.
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Or wait - maybe you already own one, or a fancy jet ski.
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And don't leave until the sun turns the sky into a golden glow.
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Stay the night at River Neuse Suites, so you can get up and do it again tomorrow.

For more information about this pristine island beach in North Carolina, visit the Neuse River Basin’s web page.

And while you’re in Oriental, dine at The Silos, an Italian restaurant located in a former grain silo.

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