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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Knot A Care, Oceanside House in Emerald ...

Welcome to Knot A Care, your ideal coastal getaway in Emerald Isle! This appealing 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow is a enchanting, pet-friendly haven, complete with a roomy enclosed yard for your furry friends to play. Appreciate the ease of a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cloud 9, Soundfront House in Emerald Isl...

This home also has ocean vistas and is a 2 min. walk from the beach!Cloud 9 is a Soundfront 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home, with ocean vistas, that¡s ready for your family! The beach is only a 2 min. walk away! Don't forget to bring your furry family...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Captains Choice , is a  beachfront 5 bdr...

Feel a memorable hideaway at Captains Choice, a gorgeous beachfront vacation home located just steps from the sand. This delightfully furnished property offers cavernous living, entirely equipped kitchen, private pool & patio that brings you right...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to 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.

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...