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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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2nd Row Designer Cottage w/ Ocean Views,...

Escape to this charmingly designed second-row coastal getaway offering gorgeous ocean vistas, roomy gathering areas, and painless beach access just across the street. Designed by award-winning architect Matsumoto, this light-filled home combines...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Tar Landing  OCEANFRONT Villa - Great Lo...

Oceanfront Villa in private, gated community. Located at the end of the island next to Fort Macon State Park, named 2015 NC State Park of the Year, offers spectacular vistas of the water. This villa has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths on 3 levels...

  • 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...

Palm Cottage II At The Grove, Oceanfront...

NEW for 2026: Fresh interior paint and attractively refreshed kitchen cabinets and tile. Photos coming soon!Come experience oceanside bliss at the newest exclusive locale in Atlantic Beach - The Grove! Palm Cottage II at The Grove is a gorgeous home...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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 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...