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2026 Morehead City Scenic Spots Guide

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Second-Floor Condo in Oceanfront Locatio...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Make your family's vacation memorable in this alluring, oceanfront condo at Dunescape Villas in Atlantic Beach. This condo features all the amenities of home and all the amenities...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Charming Soundside Bungalow with Golf Ca...

Welcome to Ideal Sound, a gorgeously refreshed 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath bungalow on the sound side of Emerald Isle! This inviting home blends casual beach‑inspired living with modern comfort and convenience — ideal for family getaways or just and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Special! Oceanfront Hidden Treasure Pine...

Tucked away within the trees of the maritime forest, this oceanfront home in Pine Knoll Shores offers a rare sense of privacy and seclusion while sitting directly on the beach. Hidden from view and surrounded by nature, the home feels like a...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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.

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...