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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Lost Shaker, Oceanfront 5 Bedrooms 3 Bat...

Savor classic Cape Cod appeal at Lost Shaker of Sea, Sand, and Salt, a handsome oceanfront home in Atlantic Beach wrapped in timeless shaker-shingle siding. This roomy five-bedroom, three-bath home is ideal for family vacations, blending casual...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Updated Home with Ocean View - with Priv...

View the sunrise over the ocean from the Kitchen window as you pour your morning cup of coffee. Beach access a very short walk and can be seen in the aerial image. The SpaceUpon entering the Beacon on the ground level you will find ample space to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Emerald Dream: Sun, Sand & Splash Zone

HOME HIGHLIGHTS: 2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsBooster ChairChild GatesCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPack'n PlayPet FriendlyPrivate PoolPrivate Walkway to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
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...