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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Coral Palms Cottage, Oceanfront House in...

Wake up to the calming sound of the waves and step directly onto the sand at Coral Palms Cottage, your gorgeous oceanfront getaway on North Carolina’s handsome Crystal Coast. Ideally located on Emerald Isle, this inviting three-bedroom, two-bath...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Summer Winds Resort Condo w/ Ocean Views...

Book your East Coast hideaway to this 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental steps from Indian Beach. This 4th-story corner unit in Atlantic Beach offers a coastal-themed interior, top-notch furnishings, a balcony with ocean vistas, and plenty of Summer...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

Pet-Friendly Cottage w/ Golf Cart, Kayak...

Welcome to The Sand Bucket!Bring the whole family including your four-legged friends to The Sand Bucket, a appealing coastal getaway just six homes from two secluded beach accesses. Load up the included golf cart and be on the sand in mins., then...

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

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...