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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Sea Glass A- Upscale Beachfront Retreat ...

NEWLY ADDED PROPERTY in 2024!MASSIVE RENOVATION THROUGHOUTHUGE NEW HEATED POOL(additional fee of $250 to heat pool per stay)Spectacular Oceanfront 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with a huge swimming pool offering beautiful vistas of the Atlantic...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Fantastic View! Pool, Jacuzzi, Gym, and ...

Wake up to striking sunrises over the Intracoastal Waterway, marsh, and Beaufort waterfront right from your balcony. Watch dolphins swim by, boats glide across the water, and birds soar the coastal skies. Savor private gated access to Radio Island...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 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...

Kolby's Kottage, Soundfront House in Bea...

Kolby's Kottage is an adorable 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, sound-front home located in the striking town of Beaufort. It was constructed over the water and provides impressive vistas of the sound from all four bedrooms!Total linens includes 3 queens and...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...