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2026 Morehead City Educational Activities Guide

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Oceanfront Emerald Isle on The Point - P...

Welcome to Moonlit Dunes — A Premier Oceanfront Escape at The Point, Emerald IsleWake up to uninterrupted Atlantic Ocean vistas, golden sunrises, and the sound of waves just beyond your deck. Moonlit Dunes is a true oceanfront home with private...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Pet friendly cottage steps from the beac...

You are a 2 min. walk to the beach access at our 2 bedroom 2 bath Escape Hatch. We have beach chairs available and at the end of your beach day shower off at the outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Open concept living kitchen area with WiFi and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Oceanview with elevator, private pool, g...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 Refrigerators2 DishwashersBed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGarageGas GrilleGolf CartHigh ChairHome TheaterHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerMedia RoomObservatoryPrivate PoolWiFi throughout Home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

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.

Located in a charming but unimposing brick building in the heart of downtown Morehead City, the Arts Council of Carteret County is the region’s premier resource for discovering a wealth of local talents that call the Crystal Coast home.  

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...

The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority has been instrumental in introducing newcomers to this picturesque stretch of barrier island beaches and barely-inland maritime communities, and serves as an essential tool for visitors to discover this remote but...

Resembling a cross between a train depot and a mariner's port, The History Place is certainly an excellent first stop for anyone who wants to learn a little more about the fascinating inland and barrier island history that is found in abundance...