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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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1st flr Oceanfront condo at EI, with 3BR...

Alluring first floor oceanfront end unit condo with vistas of ocean in the secluded western end of the island called 'The Point.' This could be your best choice if beach strolls, surf fishing, beach combing for shells are among your favorite things...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
SeaSpray 103, Oceanside Condo in Atlanti...

Savor a week at the beach at SeaSpray 103 at the Sea Spray Condominium Complex located in Atlantic Beach.This Oceanside condo is 2-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms of Atlantic Beach bliss!Total linens includes 2 Double Beds.Conveniences: Wireless High Speed...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Summer Winds B-133, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Summer Winds B-133 is an adorable first-floor oceanfront condo located in the comfortable town of Salter Path. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is located with extremely close and convenient proximity to the beach. You will appreciate beautiful...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...