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2026 Morehead City Nature Spots Guide

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Coastal Casita by the River

This is a relaxing, comfortable Coastal Casita! The casita is in the historic district of Riverside in New Bern, North Carolina! The home is designed to be super comfortable and convenient. You will be less than a mile from all stores, eateries, the...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
The Fishermans Paradise with 45' Boat Sl...

Unwind in Beaufort at this phenomenal home. With 3 bedrooms including 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, this adorable property is ideal for families or groups of friends. Savor the convenience of private a 45' boat slip located just a few miles down the...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Carolina Moon in Atlantic Beach, NC (Pet...

Welcome to your ideal coastal hideaway at Carolina Moon! This roomy 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom getaway blends classic beach-home appeal, offering the ideal setting for family vacations, group gatherings, or a calming escape by the sea. With wood-paneled...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

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.

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...

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...