Come for a day, a night, or for a life time...

Nestled within the inner banks and declared the "Sailing Capital of North Carolina", our little town sits along the beautiful Neuse River, intertwined with several smaller creeks.

In Oriental we have wide waters for pleasure boating, sailing, cruising, and fishing plus marine services including boatyards, canvas repair and engine maintenance.  

Off the water, Oriental offers a range of activities including our art galleries, restaurants, specialty shops, concerts, plays,  historical walking tour, bicycle club, yoga classes, massage therapy as well as simply sitting in one of our many parks and  enjoying the charm of small-town riverside living. 

With fewer than 1000 residents, boats outnumber the residents 3 to 1. Sailboats, powerboats, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes - you name it, it's here. Oriental is an ideal place for cruisers to stop while traveling the Intracoastal Waterway. 

Be careful - Oriental is contagious. Many boaters have stopped "just for the night" and ended up going ashore long enough to find the right real estate to make this their home port. 

Famous for its friendly atmosphere, Oriental is also known for its  quirky way of celebrating the holidays*. If you're looking for a quiet getaway or if you're in need of a new witness protection location, come see us!

*check out "Annual Events"!

Welcome to our town and our website.  Look around, if you don't find what you need, check the "Town Hall/contacts" page and ask us.  We'll be glad to help in any way we can.