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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Quick walk to the beach, 2 living areas ...

Located in Emerald Isle, fall in adore with Breezy Vibes! A peaceful spot on the island, but a fast drive to all of what the area has to offer! Outdoor shower, 2 living spaces, ping pong table, enormous deck, HOT TUB!*note stairs between levels...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Charming 5-bedroom oceanfront duplex wit...

Located in Emerald Isle, appreciate what this 5-bedroom pet friendly oceanfront duplex (West side) has to offer. Marvelous ocean vistas and comfortable interiors await guests in this outstanding property. With 3 king beds and 2 queen beds, everybody...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

OCEAN FRONT COMPLEX WITH GREAT OCEAN VIE...

Superb location with private access to sandy beaches for sunbathing or four on-site swimming pools. Savor the ocean breezes from your screened porch, soundside pier and day dock available.Principal Bedroom -1 Queen Bed2nd Bedroom - Queen3rd Bedroom...

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