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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Grace Appearing, Oceanside House in Emer...

Grace Appearing is a gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom House with Private Pool (Pool is closed Nov - Feb) located on the extravagant Oceanside of Emerald Isle. The spectacular location is just a short 3-min. walk to the beach! It is the ideal getaway...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Endless Views | Luxury 5BR Emerald Isle ...

Step into a world of serene coastal appeal with Endless Vistas, your ideal Emerald Isle getaway. This charming four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom middle row property offers a extravagant haven for up to eight guests. Upon entering, you’ll find...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Barefoot Cottage: 3-story home near the ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.This ideal three-story home will be just the place to bring the whole family for an memorable vacation to Atlantic Beach! Savor a prime and unbeatable location near the beach and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...