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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Flip Flop Inn, Almost Oceanfront Duplex ...

Welcome to Flip Flop Inn - your laid-back coastal escape tucked inside a gated ocean-loving community packed with amenities and effortless beach access! From the moment you arrive, the vacation vibes kick in, inviting you to slow down, breathe in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oceanside/Pet Friendly Condo-Boardwalk S...

Welcome to your ideal beach getaway in handsome Atlantic Beach, NC! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath second-row condo offers the ideal combination of convenience, and coastal appeal—just steps from the sandy shores and shining Atlantic...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 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...

Seacluded Tree House, Oceanfront House i...

The Seacluded Tree House is an Oceanfront 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom beach home located in the Maritime Forest with its own private beach access. Here you will get the best of both worlds! Imagine being tucked away surrounded by trees only steps from...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...