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2026 Morehead City Nature Spots Guide

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Beachfront home base with ocean-view bal...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Make memories to last a lifetime at this coastal cute condo overlooking the ocean. Located at A Place At The Beach, this family-friendly hideaway offers simple access to the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
A Bushel and a Peck: Ocean view duplex w...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Perched alongside the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk, sits this four-bedroom duplex! Under the handsome North Carolina sunshine, appreciate taking warm walks along the sand or simply...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Recreation usage included with rental. S...

Spectacular three bedroom two bathroom home in Fairfield Harbour! Right on the golf course. Recently refreshed with all the amenities of home! Wifi, cable, jetted tub, washer/dryer and so much more! This location is pet friendly with a fee of...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...