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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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4BR Half-Duplex with Stunning Ocean View...

4BR, 2BA oceanfront duplex in Emerald Isle with King, Queen, 2 Doubles and 3 Twins. Linens included. Unwind on open and covered decks with striking ocean vistas, appreciate morning coffee or sunset, and take the private dune walkway to the beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Salty Haven - Endless Views - Beachfront...

Endless ocean vistas at Salty Haven in Indian Beach — about 3,600 square feet with seven bedrooms, ten beds, and five baths, sleeping 16+. Oceanfront pool (heat available), private beach access, and a game room with 85-inch TV, foosball, and retro...

  • Indian Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Seabiscuit-Oceanfront Home with Private ...

Perched gracefully on the ocean's edge, this four-story coastal sanctuary that has been newly refreshed with new floor, new furnishings, new bathrooms & new paint, offers an alluring blend of luxury and oceanside appeal. From its sun-drenched...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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.

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...

Morehead City's Jaycee Park is easily one of the most scenic parks along the Crystal Coast, and perhaps the region's busiest park in the summer season. Located adjacent to the waterfront, with wide open views of the Bogue Sound and neighboring...