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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Paradise Palms! in A Place At The Beach ...

Heaven Palms is ready for your calming or rejuvenating vacation! A Place at the Beach has the BEST outdoor pool on the island, and features a waterslide using tubes, and a nice relaxing shallow end for little ones. This first floor, 2 bedroom ...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Where Isle Be - Emerald Isle, Central Lo...

Welcome to Where Isle Be—the ultimate beach hideaway for families looking to relax, recharge, and soak in those ocean vibes! This gorgeous 4-bedroom, 4-bath duplex has everything you need for a ideal coastal escape, including a hot tub and a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Oceanfront Home, Stunning Views, Elevato...

Unwind and Savor our ocean front home w/ its balconies on each level for the ideal beach view, dolphin watching and countless sunsets. Direct access to the neighborhood pool and just steps to the beach! Main floor contains 2 primary bedrooms each...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.

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...

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...