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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Dune Magic, Almost Oceanfront House in E...

Feel Dune Magic at this 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath Almost Oceanfront Home only 3 homes from the ocean! Great ocean view from Level Two! Open and covered decks with furnishings and a short walk to the beach.Ground Level: Covered Parking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Golden Hour Getaway | Sleeps 12 | Pool +...

Welcome to Golden Hour Getaway, a roomy Atlantic Beach coastal getaway just a short walk to the beach with community pool access. This enormous multi-level home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, wrap-around decks, private balconies, multiple...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Luxe Villa – Steps to Beach & Pool, Ai...

Welcome to “Lavender by the Shore” – Your Beach Getaway at Oceanside Villas where classic coastal appeal meets modern comfort. WHAT YOU’LL LOVE -2 min. walk to BEACH-Air Hockey/Ping Pong Table-Private bathroom for every bedroom-Resort style...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

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...