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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Relaxing Coastal Retreat, Elevator, Dog ...

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6Beds: 2 Queens | 2 TwinsLinens Supplied with Beds MadeEscape to this comfortable and well-equipped coastal getaway, ideal for families or modest groups looking to appreciate a calming beach vacation. With three...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Breaking Rollers, Oceanfront House in Em...

Get ready for countless sunshine and memorable memories at Breaking Rollers! This vibrant, 4-bedroom, 3-bath oceanfront home in Emerald Isle is your ideal escape for a beachy, fun-filled vacation on the Crystal Coast! Breaking Rollers is more than...

  • 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...

Sound of the Sea 303W - 1BR Ocean Front ...

Feel a coastal stay in this handsomely furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom oceanfront condo in the Sound of the Sea Complex. Located on the 3rd floor of the Oceanfront West Building, this condo is freshly modernized and ready for you to rent and savor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

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...

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...