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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Peaceful Oceanside Oasis, walk to beach,...

Welcome to your own private getaway by the sea! Perfectly positioned for a calming beach hideaway, the home is a short 5 min.walk from the beach, and to everything EI has to offer - coffee stores, eateries, activities, and cute stores! Whether...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Isle N Joy 4BR, 2BA  Steps from the Beac...

Welcome to your ideal beachside escape! This freshly refreshed 4-bedroom, 2-bath half duplex is just steps from the sand and offers the ultimate combination of convenience, comfort, and vistas of both the ocean and the sound.Sleeping Arrangements:2...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Above the Tide – Your Elevated Escape ...

Perched on the top floor of Pier Pointe, Above the Tide is a bright and breezy 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo that brings you closer to ocean vistas and vacation vibes. Located just one row back from the beach, this third-floor getaway offers an oceanside...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

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...