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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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3 bedroom home in coastal resort communi...

Have fun with the whole family at our newly constructed Egrets Nest Cottage. Located in the resort neighborhood of Beaucoast. Conveniences are galore! Substantial outdoor community pool, recreation center, fire pits, pickleball courts, man-made...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront Updated 5BR Duplex. Dog frien...

Cloudburner East is a comfortably furnished and completely equipped 5BR/3BA oceanfront duplex (East side) located steps from the sandy beaches and handsome waters that make you understand why Emerald Isle gets its name. This outstanding home sleeps...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Oceanfront, 5th-Floor Condo with Ocean V...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.The Atlantic Ocean awaits just across the dunes from this elegantly decorated, oceanfront condo on the fifth floor of Sands Villa Resort, where you can take in a handsome view of...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.

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...