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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Quiet Emerald Isle Beach Escape | Large ...

Welcome to Beachside Bliss, your ideal coastal escape tucked away in one of the quieter, more peaceful parts of Emerald Isle. This roomy, thoughtfully appointed beach home is the ideal home base for a calming hideaway with family or friends.3 Cozy...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Oceanfront Townhouse steps to the Beach

You will adore this 3-bedroom townhouse! It has everything you need for your Atlantic Beach trip. The unit comes with Roku TV, a gas grille and a convenient kitchen. Our Airbnb is within walking distance to numerous trendy eateries, cafes, and...

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

Stunning top-floor penthouse retreat in ...

Wake up to beautiful Atlantic Ocean vistas to the south and handsome Bogue Sound panoramas to the north—water vistas from every direction! Appreciate your morning coffee or sunsets on broad wraparound decks that capture the coastal breezes and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Carolina Princess

Crystal Coast vacationers can venture off the coast where the big catches are waiting with a fishing trip that’s commandeered by the Carolina Princess. Launching out of Downtown Morehead City, and easy to reach for veritably anyone staying in...

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...