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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Dog friendly-7 BR Oceanfront, Private Po...

Bring your family and spend your vacation at our outstanding 3 story oceanfront beach home at 105 Janell Lane, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. The view overlooking the ocean is striking, from early morning sunrises to elegant sunsets. If the description...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Southwinds A7 Located in Oceanfront Comp...
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Southwinds A7 is a non-smoking, 2 bedroom/2 bath condo located on the 2nd floor. Unit is oceanfront with vistas of the ocean. The condo has a full size kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven and blender. Washers and...

  • 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...

Angel's At the Pier East - Oceanfront Du...

New for 2026:-Replaced carpet with LVP floor-Replaced couches-Freshly painted interior-Updated outdoor furnishings-Updated light fixtures, mirrows, shower heads, and faucets in all bathrooms-Wallpaper removed in bathrooms-Updated linens and decor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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.

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...

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...

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...