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2026 Morehead City Nature Spots Guide

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Island Beach Racquet Club 312B, Oceanfro...

Island Beach Racquet Club 312B is a splendid oceanfront condo with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath. Total linens includes 1 king, 1 queen, and 2 twins. This condo's location in Atlantic Beach gives you access to all the Crystal Coast has...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Windsurfer West, Oceanfront Duplex in Em...

Windsurfer West is a 3 Bedroom & 3.5 Bath Oceanfront Duplex located in striking Emerald Isle. Open & covered decks with rockers, table & chairs to appreciate the spectacular ocean vistas! Equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet!Ground Level...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Beach Cottages #3-Pet Friendly Condo in ...

This beautiful two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow in Atlantic Beach is the ideal coastal getaway. Just a two-min. walk from public beach access, you can start your day with the sound of waves and spend your afternoons soaking up the sun, all within...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as 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...