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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Dunescape Villas 146, Oceanfront Condo i...

Sit back and relax in this handsome 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, oceanfront condo in Atlantic Beach! Dunescape Villas 146 is the ideal spot for your week at the beach! As an added additional, this complex offers community elevators for simple...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beachfront resort, family friendly ameni...

Ocean view from the deck and dining room, sound vistas from the master. Comfy queen bed in master + sofabed + daybed in 2nd b/room. Hairdryers, clothes lines in bathrooms. Totally refreshed unit in 2021, simple beach access and plenty of outdoor...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Atlantic Beach Dream Beach Getaway

Living by the sea has a way of changing your whole pace—salt air in the mornings, sunshine on the porch, and sunset strolls that turn into your favorite ritual. At Dunescape 335, the best part is how effortless it all feels… because the beach is...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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 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...