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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Surfside at Atlantic Beach

HGTV-Featured Coastal Retreat | Ocean Vistas | Steps to the BeachWelcome to your ideal Crystal Coast escape—an elevated coastal getaway just steps from the shoreline, ideally positioned in one of Atlantic Beach’s most sought-after...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ain't In No Hurry Today (Formerly, Dolph...

Ain't In No Hurry Today is a keyless entry, 5 Bedroom, 5 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Oceanside Home that is a handsome place to spend your vacation on Emerald Isle! Private In-Ground Salt Water Swimming Pool! Private Hot Tub! Private Elevator goes to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Southwinds Hideaway| Pool · Private Bea...

A tucked-away two-bedroom condo inside the gated Southwinds resort community in Atlantic Beach — private boardwalk beach access, two outdoor pools, and full resort luxury stack as the oceanfront units, at a more comfortable price point. King bed...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

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...