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2026 Morehead City Nature 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
Pelican's Nest - Soundside, 5 min to bea...

Find yourself calming in the ideal perch at the Pelican's Nest! This Soundside comfortable bungalow with 2 Bedrooms and 1 Full Bathroom is literally only a 5 min. walk from the beach or sound side! And with a location only 2.5 miles south of the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Marley's Retreat: Pet Friendly Townhome ...

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse is a hop, skip, and jump from the sun, sand and surf at The Circle in Atlantic Beach. For decades, this spot has been the ultimate beach destination and remains a top pick of travelers near and far. The sense of...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Deep Water Canal, Fish from Dock, Walk t...

Welcome to The Beech Barn – your laid-back launchpad for salty adventures and sunny memories!Tucked along a deep-water canal with direct access to Bogue Sound, this coastal gem is made for boat days, beach calming, and good vibes all around. Tie...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...