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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Oceanfront dog-friendly dup...

Oceanfront duplex with 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths. 2 Queens, 2 Twins. Linens included with beds made. Central air & heat, Outside shower, Washer & dryer, Dishwasher, 4 Intelligent TVs, Wireless internet. Elevator, Wheelchair accessible bathroom. Covered...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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Unwind and relax in this striking 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation home located at the Point in Emerald Isle. Ideal for families or groups, "Time Out" offers a comfortable yet roomy getaway with everything you need for a cozy stay.Key Features: Sleeping...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

OCEANFRONT - 8BR, SLEEPS 20, BEACH ACCES...

Amazing beach front & ocean front duplex sleeps up to 28 comfortably!East-west beach with sun all day.Gorgeous sandy beach with great swimming & fishing. Very low density beach with no condos or high-rises anywhere on this beach. Great sand dunes...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 30
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...