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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Pool| Close to Beach| Sleeps 10

Unwind with the whole family at this relaxing, soundside, cavernous home with fast access to the beach, ocean and sound. With enough room to sleep 10, this gorgeously furnished property in an uncrowded location in Emerald Isle is ideal for family or...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oceanfront 1/2 duplex located in the hea...

Start your vacation off right in this 4 Bedroom and 3.5 Bathroom duplex (West side). The bed sizes include 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Twin and 1 Bunk Bed with Double/Twin. Linens included with beds made. The oceanfront master suite offers a King bed and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Emerald Isle - Ocean Club, beach front c...

Welcome to your dream beach hideaway at Ocean Club Belles Vacation! This first-floor, 3 bedroom condo offers expansive ocean vistas, a private deck overlooking the pool and direct access to the sand. Savor modern amenities with a entirely refreshed...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...