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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Amazing ocean view, 2 pools, easy beach ...

Ideal for a group of 4 or a modest family looking for a beach hideaway! Your family or group will have the luxury of a resort experience just walking, cycling or golf carting distance from everything Emerald Isle has to offer. This oceanview condo...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Sandmann's By The Sea - w/ Golf Cart!

Appreciate a cavernous, elegantly furnished townhouse that comfortably sleeps up to 11 guests—ideal for families, groups, and multi-family vacations. Bright coastal décor, open living spaces, and thoughtful details throughout make it painless to...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Panoramic View West: 4BR, 3.5BA Oceanvie...

Luxurious Duplex with Breathtaking VistasWelcome to your dream vacation getaway at Panoramic View West! This striking Oceanview Duplex offers everything you need for a ideal hideaway. With expansive oceanside vistas and all the amenities of home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...