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2026 Morehead City Nature Spots Guide

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Atlantic Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Beach ...

Ultimate relaxation in North Carolina awaits at this 2-bed, 2-bath Atlantic Beach vacation rental! This nautical condo features 2 flat-screen TVs, a full kitchen, and community amenities just steps from your door. Sip your morning coffee on the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Perfect for Large Families – 6BR with ...

This handsomely designed 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom beach home is the ideal escape for huge families or multiple groups looking to savor the coast in comfort and style. With a traditional floor plan and exceptional ocean vistas, the cavernous layout...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Lighthouse Cottage DOG FRIENDLY -Histori...

The bedroom features a Queen size bed. It sleeps a max. of 2 adults. 1 Bathroom with shower. Kitchen has a stove,oven, microwave and refrigerator. There is one private parking space supplied with the Lighthouse Cottage, as well as two cruiser...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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...