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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Boaters Delight! Enjoy your vacation whi...

Bring your boat and come relax, play, and watch spectacular sunsets from this 4 bedroom / 2 bath home. This home has four cavernous bedrooms - 3 bedrooms have king beds, the fourth one has a queen sized bed. All the bedrooms have intelligent TV's...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanview condo with 4 pools & 2 hot tub...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Feel the ultimate beachfront hideaway at Summer Winds, a impressive oceanfront condo located in the heart of Indian Beach, NC. This property offers a plethora of amenities...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Modern townhome with elevator!  -  5 min...

3 level, 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath townhome in Oceanside Villas #33 located in Atlantic Beach. All bedrooms have their own bathroom. The second floor has a king master bedroom with 65" intelligent TV and a queen bedroom (with 50" intelligent TV) as...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...