Info on New Bern Retirement in North Carolina and Relocation to Cherry Point MCAS, Camp LeJeune, BSH New Bern and more.

Click here to see our extensive NEW BERN RELOCATION web page, with information on everything from:

• I. How & Why to Come to New Bern

• II. Buying and Setting Up Your New Bern Home

• III. Your First 30 Days in New Bern

• IV. Settling in to New Bern Life

ADDITIONAL NEW BERN RETIREMENT RESOURCES:

In addition to this web site (www.NewBernLife.com),  another great reference guide to attractions, amenities, and resources in New Bern and the entire area is the Insider Guide for the Crystal Coast & New Bern, which is available both in print and online and their Insider Guide for New Bern Retirement web page.

Most retirees want many of the same things in a retirement destination. New Bern has it all, including:

• a mild year-round climate- not too hot, not too cold

• reasonable cost of living, including affordable quality housing (see our Home Buying page) and low taxes

• wide variety of senior-friendly events, activities, sports and recreation

• good health care, elder care, in-home and assisted living services,

• ample shopping and local services

• convenient location for travel by car or air

• "home town" friendliness where you know your neighbors and folks wave from their front porch, and a laid back lifestyle with minimal traffic and enough history and attractions to make it interesting

YOU'LL HAVE TIME to HAVE FUN and MAKE a DIFFERENCE in NEW BERN

Now that you're retired, you will have more time to do what you already love or explore new activities. 

Many of our new retired friends who have moved here have ended up getting involved in the community, learning or pursuing fun sports or hobbies, learning a new skill with enrichment classes, getting healthy in the senior-friendly fitness facilities, or even starting a new career after initially coming here to retire or relocate.  From senior swim teams, outdoor activities and kayaking clubs, to historical reenactments, and volunteer activities started and staffed by retirees, New Bern offers retiree many opportunities to become an active and important segment of our community.

Some of the many senior-friendly activities to be found in New Bern include:

• Film, Arts and Music venues

• Adult Enrichment Classes in everything from dance, art, music, computers and more

• Sports and Recreation including Clubs and Hobby Groups, Golfing, Fitness centers, and Water sports (Fishing, Boating, Sailing and Paddling),

• Volunteer opportunities, and Civic and Fraternal Organizations

• Churches, Religious groups and Social Service Organizations

NEW BERN SALUTES VETERANS

New Bern is also extremely popular with retired military personnel, since New Bern is halfway between these two military towns of Havelock home to Cherry Point (US Marines and Navy) and Jacksonville, NC, home to Camp LeJeune.

This makes it easy to commute to either or both of these installations and their facilities and activities available to active and retired personnel.

And eastern North Carolina has been supportive of military and veterans throughout its history, making active and retired military both feel at home.

Click here to see our extensive New Bern area Military Information page.

ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT IN NEW BERN NC!

Throughout our web site you will find information on the New Bern area, its amenities and lifestyle. Come to New Bern and sit on your front porch, sip iced tea with your neighbors, take up a round of golf, or learn a new hobby. New Bern is perfect for retirees who want to relax, rev up or generally just kick back and enjoy life away from the big crowds and urban craziness.