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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Oceanview @ Peppertree, great beach acce...

Renovated in 2020. 2BR, 2BA, Great beach access, indoor/outdoor pools, game rooms, activities, equipment units. Peppertree Resort in Atlantic Beach is a vibrant family resort with painless access from the mainland at Morehead City, NC. Safe and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Middle of the Row Duplex, Quiet, and Coz...

Savor the beach in a roomy, Middle Row duplex that is a short five min. walk to the beach and 1/3 of a mile to the sound access. This well maintained and exceptionally clean duplex offers a completely outfitted kitchen with pots/pans, plates, cups...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Spacious 3BR, 3BA Condo | Ocean View | P...

3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths. 2 Kings, Queen, and a Queen Sleep Couch. Linens supplied with beds made.Welcome to your coastal hideaway! This roomy condo offers plenty of room to relax and relax with family and friends. Savor central air and heat, a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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...