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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Oceanside Cottage w/ Private Pool, Scree...

Oceanside home, 3 BR, 3 B. K * K * 2B (1D down, S up). Island Club Linen service with beds made. Private 24' x 13' swimming pool. Heated pool is available for an additional $500 per week (operable only when air temperature is above 60°). Cozy and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sails Call, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...

Sails Telephone is a gorgeous Oceanfront dream home. This freshly modernized home was carefully designed to be anyone's dream vacation home. Shiplap walls and elegant decor accented by oceanfront vistas are all within this elegant home. This 4...

  • 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...

Grande Villas M-3, Oceanfront Condo in I...

Grande Villas offers a host of appealing settings ideal for everything from casual gatherings to sizable entertaining. The heart of the Grande Villas community, The Osprey Club Parlor, features a sweeping ocean-side terrace, soaring ceilings, and a...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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...