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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Oceanside/Pet Friendly Condo-Boardwalk S...

Welcome to your ideal beach getaway in striking Atlantic Beach, NC! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath second-row condo offers the ideal combination of convenience, and coastal appeal—just steps from the sandy shores and shining Atlantic...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Luxury Beach Home – 500ft Walk, 4min

Appreciate this entirely refreshed 4BR beach home just 500ft from public beach access! Rent the entire home—upstairs and downstairs—for space, comfort, and privacy. Features all-new appliances, classy interiors, and two full kitchens. Ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

The Blue Chill (Elevator in Unit) in Bea...

Book your next hideaway adventure at our gorgeous Beau Coast property, The Blue Chill and experience true coastal living! There's plenty of space for the whole family with 3-bedrooms and 3.5-bathrooms. The great room with the kitchen has granite...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.

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...