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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Oceanfront/Poolside Summer Winds, ton of...

This oceanview, poolside condo is ideal for a fast hideaway or a week long family vacation. The amenities in the Summerwinds community are unlike any other in the area! Game room, Indoor heated pool, Gym, Grilling areas, Tennis Courts, Basketball...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Oceanfront 7BR Escape - Private Beach Ac...

Oceanfront 7-bedroom duplex with private beach access, covered decks, and space for up to 14 guests.New for 2026: Recent upgrades include CoolDeck installed on the 1st-floor oceanfront deck and a refreshed private beach walkway featuring the same...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Fenced Yard, Walkable Location: Cozy Bea...

Animals Welcome w/ Fee | Hot & Cold Outdoor Shower | Community Pool & Beach AccessSettle into your Crystal Coast escape at this Beaufort vacation rental! Located near stores, eateries, and Taylor's Creek, 'The Hideaway' makes it painless to savor...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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...