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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Sea Serenity - the best views in the coa...

Located on Radio Island, between Beaufort and Morehead City, this location puts you in the heart of the best of both worlds, only 5 mins. from either downtown. Or there is plenty to do right at the condo. Just sit on the balcony and watch the boats...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Spectacular Sound/Ocean View! Large Sali...

This handsome, professionally decorated and landscaped home is located in the trendy area called "The Point" at the tip of Emerald Isle. Has a sizable in-ground, saline pool with whirlpool. Substantial, covered decks on all floors. Elevator...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Steps away from the Ocean,  Gym, Gazebos...

• NO added charges from Home Owner!• Sleeps 2 Comfortably (min. - 2 People), Queen Bed supplied with blankets, pillows, and beautiful decorative comforter set,• NO Animals are allowed! "HOA has strict no pet rule & Home Owner is very asthmatic...

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

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...