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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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A Place at the Beach - 2 bedroom, 2 bath...

Condo Features:Ocean view from the balconyRecently Renovated2 bedrooms and 2 bathsView of Indoor Pool2nd FloorBedroom 1: QueenBedroom 2: 1 Queen, 1 Single Roll-away2 bathroomsKeurig and Full Pot Coffee MakerLinens IncludedDishwasherIn unit washer...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
3BR - Dogs OK! Near the Pointe

Unwind and Recharge at This Charming Oceanside Cottage in Dolphin RidgeFeel the best of coastal living in this gorgeously refreshed 3-bedroom + additional room, 2-bathroom bungalow, located in the private, gated community of Dolphin Ridge off Coast...

  • 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...

Pine Knoll Nest | House in Pine Knoll Sh...

Your private Pine Knoll Shores heaven awaits! This serene sound-side escape offers a convenient location less than a mile from the beach and comes entirely furnished for family comfort. When you're not soaking up the sun at the beach or appreciating...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...