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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Carolina Cottage in Beau Coast w/Communi...

Welcome to Carolina Cottage- your ideal coastal hideaway in Beau Coast, located in the impressive town of Beaufort, NC. This gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests, making it an ideal getaway for families, friends, or...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Hasell Cottage, Oceanside House in Emera...

Hasell Cottage, a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath Home within walking distance to the ocean! Private wooded lot great for your family pets! Equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet for your convenience!Ground Level: Covered Parking with EV Charging...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Sea Salt Cottage with private boat dock

With your own dock at your doorstep accepting for up to two boats on a floating and fixed dock and an in ground pool, Sea Salt Cottage is the ideal place for fisherman and families alike. The home is a brand new just constructed coastal haven...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...