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2026 Morehead City Educational Activities Guide

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Family & Dog Friendly Oceanfront

'Carolina Dawn' is a comfortably furnished and entirely equipped oceanfront duplex (East side). Just steps from the striking sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, this is one of the most family friendly beaches in the Southeast...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Near Resort Amenities!

Come kick back and appreciate a calming hideaway in this 1-bedroom studio apartment. This property is located in the gated community of Fairfield Harbour; this resort-like community offers an indoor and outdoor community pool, hot tub/sauna, gym...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

5-BR house with Pool, Hot Tub & Mother-i...

Your Emerald Isle hideaway awaits at this 5-bedroom home. With 4 king beds, 1 queen bed, and 1 twin bed, this calming getaway offers plenty of space for guests. Appreciate the 6 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers, along with a comfortable living...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Located in a charming but unimposing brick building in the heart of downtown Morehead City, the Arts Council of Carteret County is the region’s premier resource for discovering a wealth of local talents that call the Crystal Coast home.  

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...

The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority has been instrumental in introducing newcomers to this picturesque stretch of barrier island beaches and barely-inland maritime communities, and serves as an essential tool for visitors to discover this remote but...

Resembling a cross between a train depot and a mariner's port, The History Place is certainly an excellent first stop for anyone who wants to learn a little more about the fascinating inland and barrier island history that is found in abundance...