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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Charming cottage: ocean views, steps fro...

This beach bungalow is magical and in the ideal location - beach living at its best! We are also dog friendly! The primary living space is on the second floor but there is a surprise on the ground floor - additional living and entertaining space...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Hot tub, Oceanside- located in the heart...

This three-bedroom, two-bath half-duplex is located on the Oceanside and within walking distance to trendy eateries and shopping. It’s a short walk to the beach, and the hot tub provides a calming spot to relax after a day of sunbathing. A pack...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Bring Your Boat-Sound Front Home with Bo...

Bring Your Boat is a gorgeous sound-front vacation rental located in Atlantic Beach, offering the ideal blend of comfort and coastal appeal. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is designed for relaxation, with an open-concept layout that welcomes...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...