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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Hook Wine and Sinker, Oceanside House in...

Hook Wine and Sinker! You've hit the jackpot with this comfortable vacation bungalow! This is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, oceanside escape, just a short distance from the sandy shores of Atlantic Beach! This home has access to a community walkway to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beach Bunker - Close to beach and local ...

Feel the ultimate beach hideaway in this one level retro-modern beach home. Ultra convenient location with multiple beach bars, eateries and stores within walking distance. 0.3 Miles to beach access and 0.15 miles to the Bouge Sound. 2 miles to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Summer Winds 3BR | Ground-Floor Corner U...

Appreciate the ideal coastal escape at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront condo in the highly sought-after Summer Winds community. Located on the first floor of Building B, this bright and airy corner unit offers direct access to the beach and...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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.

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...