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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Coastal Soul B- water view and beach acc...

Kick back and relax in this calm, fresh beach bungalow. Sit on the back patio or on the private dock and savor the pretty vistas and serenity of the canal. Guests also have convenient access to the beach- just a short walk away.A grille and fire pit...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beachfront get away

Our home offers a cavernous vacation spot just right for the family. It is a 3 bed / 2.5 bath condo located in Pine Knoll Shores, just steps away from the beach. All linens are included in addition to a washer/dryer. Minimum 7-nighttime stay...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Between The Blue - Oceanside 2B/2B Condo...

Splash Into Comfort & Coastal Cool at "Between the Blue".A very short boardwalk to the beach, our second-level, two bedroom condo at Pier Pointe has amazing vistas of the sound from our front porch and ocean vistas from the back deck... ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...