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2026 Morehead City Nature Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Oceanfront, Poolside, Summerwinds, ton o...

This ~1000 sq ft, oceanfront, oceanview, poolside condo is ideal for a fast hideaway or a week-long family vacation. The amenities in the Summerwinds community are unlike any other in the area! Game room, Indoor heated pool, Gym, Grilling areas...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanview Escape at Pebble Beach-3BR wit...

Oceanview Escape at Pebble Beach – 3BR Condo w/ Pools & Conveniences! Welcome to your ideal beach getaway at Pebble Beach in Emerald Isle, NC! This third-floor oceanview condo offers gorgeous coastal vistas, modern amenities, and resort-style...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Top Notch East is a wonderfully furnished and completely equipped oceanfront duplex (East side). Located just steps from the handsome sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, dolphins are frequently seen from this home. This splendid...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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...