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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Renovated Emerald Isle Cottage - Private...

Renovated Cottage with Private Free Oceanfront Parking and Outdoor ShowerSavor the best of both worlds — a peaceful, elegantly remodeled bungalow just a short drive or walk from the beach, paired with exclusive complimentary private oceanfront...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Isle In The Sun|Beachfront Steps·Pool·...

Beachfront access steps from the door. Community pool, tennis, volleyball, and outdoor grilles. A Margaritaville beverage station, neon signs, and the kind of thoughtful design details that make guests say they can tell the owner loves this place...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Low Tide Loft | Private Loft Above Beauf...

Wake up. Walk downstairs. Cookie or Niko has your latte and breakfast sandwich ready before you`ve entirely arrived at the day. Low Tide Loft is a private, elegantly designed one-bedroom loft above Dancing Baristas Cafe in Beaufort, NC — rocking...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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 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...