Located in Eastern North Carolina, Oriental is home to regattas, sail clinics, art shows, festivals including the Croaker Festival, and the Spirit of Christmas weekend celebration and Christmas Flotilla.  Unique shops, restaurants and marine supplies attract visitors by land from all around North Carolina and the eastern seaboard. Oriental is a favorite layover for cruisers traveling the ICW, and a popular destination for local boaters and yachting organizations.  The Oriental Marina & Inn is the place to stay when visiting Oriental!

Visit these websites for information on the latest happenings in Oriental;  Town of Oriental  and TownDock.net.  Use the interactive map below for location of Oriental and the Oriental Marina & Inn.  From the North; 17 south to 33 south, then 306 south to 55 east.  From the West; 70 east to 17 north then 55 east.  From the South;  17 north to 55 east.