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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Classic Emerald Isle Oceanfront Beach Ho...

Feel the beauty of the Crystal Coast at this striking 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach home. With amazing ocean vistas and just steps from the beach, this property is ideal for families or groups looking for a calming, fun-filled vacation.Cavernous & Cozy...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sea Forever, Oceanfront House in Emerald...

Sea Forever, located on the marvelous Crystal Coast, on the Southern Outer Banks, is one of the premier rental homes on Emerald Isle. Sea Forever is an opulent 6-bedroom home with 6-full-baths and 2-half-baths with Private Pool (see item !9 below...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Knot on Call a 4BR Coastal Retreat w/ Po...

Welcome to Knot on Telephone, a impressive Emerald Isle bungalow tucked beneath handsome live oak trees and designed for casual coastal living. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, ocean vistas from the top floor, and a private pool and hot tub, this...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...