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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Clean Comfortable Corner Home in Colonia...

Ideal location for family and friends during a visit to New Bern. Totally furnished with all necessary amenities. Less than 2.5 miles to historic downtown and conveniently located near eateries, shopping and medical facilities. Our property is best...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Bogue Shores 1st floor Studio condo w/qu...

Freshly Owned and Recently Painted. This adorable studio bedroom 300 ft condo in a private community is ideal for your escape to Atlantic Beach. Inside, guests find a relaxing space featuring a new queen bed and a futon, ideal for calming after a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Spacious Home with Ocean View, large dec...

This home has it all! Great spaces for family and gatherings. An upsized living room, separate playroom and upsized kitchen. This is the ideal place to entertain guests or have extended family! 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with an additional sizable outdoor...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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.

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...