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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Great ocean-view condo with beach access...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Indulge in resort-style amenities and enchanting ocean vistas from this third-floor beachfront condo, offering the ultimate escape!From direct beach access to an outdoor pool, hot...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Nautical Getaway-Sound Front Home in Bea...

Uniquely designed but fits all! Nautical Getaway is a pretty sound front home located in Beaufort, NC that will effortlessly accommodate 8 guests. The home offers privacy and serenity and features its own private dock! Ideal for the family or a...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Caper's Castle, Oceanfront House in Emer...

This 8 Bedroom,10 Bath Oceanfront Home sits just feet away from the Sensational Atlantic Ocean! You can sink your toes in the sand and relax on the beach all day long and then walk only steps to your home! With every designer’s wish list in mind...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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.

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...