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2026 Morehead City Nature Spots Guide

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Paradise 2.0 at North River

Escape to this striking water front home, located right on the North River in Beaufort. With 2 adorable bedrooms featuring king beds, this property is ideal for a comfortable hideaway. Just a short 5 min. drive to downtown Beaufort and a 10 min...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront | 7BR + Hot Tub + Game Room

On The Beach puts your family exactly where the name promises — right on the oceanfront.Entirely refreshed with updated furnishings, coastal décor, floor, kitchen finishes, and refreshed outdoor spaces, this 7-bedroom, 4-bath Emerald Isle...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Steele Away - 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Pri...

Steele Away to this modern home in the Spinnaker's Reach community just south of downtown Emerald Isle and all it has to offer! Thoughtfully designed with beautiful décor and a calming coastal vibe, this home has everything you need for a ideal...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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.

Conchs Point

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...