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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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The Cabin | Log Cabin+Suite·1-Min Beach...

Wake up at Cabin by the Sea and take your coffee for a relaxing 1-min. walk to a more secluded section of the beach—ideal for sunrise. Or appreciate glowing skies from the third-floor deck. This 5BR/4BA log-style cabin in Emerald Isle features a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cozy 2-bedroom cottage near Triple S Mar...

Located in the beautiful coastal town of Atlantic Beach, this enchanting 2-bedroom bungalow invites you to experience the tranquility of the North Carolina shore. Imagine waking up to the calming sounds of the ocean, just a short 3-min. drive from...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

OCEAN VIEW, across from beach access, BE...

"Isle be at the Beach" will sweep you off your feet as you relax soaking up the sun, appreciating ocean vistas from the deck, and listening to the waves crash on the shore. This home is the ideal setup for families, kids, adults, etc. This nearly...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

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...