CrystalCoast.com logo

2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Events
(More Events)
Three bedroom house on the SOBX with kay...

Salt Therapy – A Peaceful Water side Escape w/ Golf Cart, Kayak Launch & Screened PorchTucked among the trees and overlooking a peaceful stretch of water, Salt Therapy is a calming escape designed for simple living and restorative coastal days...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
BEAUTIFUL UPSTAIRS CORNER STUDIO CONDO O...

This studio condo is one of the very best Ocean Sands Condominiums has to offer and is handsomely decorated with elegant craftsmanship and with the comfort of its guests in mind. Ocean Sands is an ocean front complex which offers 600 feet of...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Sunsets on the Sound + Walk to the Beach

Sunsets on the Sound | Luxury Soundfront Condo with Pool & Panoramic VistasWelcome to Sunsets on the Sound, a luxury waterfront vacation rental in Indian Beach, North Carolina—ideally located between Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach along the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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...