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2026 Morehead City Rainy Day Activities Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Walkable & Renovated! Salter Path Retrea...

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Updated Interior | Walk to BeachSalt air and sound vistas — welcome to life on the peaceful side of the island. At 'The Cozy Crab Shack By The Sea,' start with coffee on the deck overlooking the Intracoastal and end with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Blue Heaven, Oceanfront House in Emerald...

When you visit this roomy and economical 6-bedroom, 3-bath, family-friendly, pet-friendly Oceanfront home, you¡ll feel like you're in Heaven - Blue Heaven, that is! Open and Covered Decks with ample Deck furnishings and amazing Ocean vistas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

2 Bed, 2 Bath Oceanfront Condo at Island...

***NEW carpet installed in 2025 in both bedrooms. AND updates were made to both bathrooms in 2025.*** The Yacht Club is the ideal spot for your next beach hideaway! This cozy two bedroom, two bath oceanfront unit with a private screened in porch is...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Game on Escape Rooms offers physical adventure games in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. These experiences are great for ages 10 and up. Two different escape...

Located in a charming but unimposing brick building in the heart of downtown Morehead City, the Arts Council of Carteret County is the region’s premier resource for discovering a wealth of local talents that call the Crystal Coast home.  

Crystal Coast Axe Throwing is the newest entertainment spot on the Crystal Coast.  Whether you want to channel your inner lumberjack or just try out a fun and competitive hobby, axe throwing is a fun and unique sport that is taking North...

Locally inspired Coffee combined with Family Friendly Play. We’re a high-end town “hub” where everyone is welcome. But first, coffee! We’ll be serving locally inspired signature drinks like the Atlantic, a toffee crunch...

Though the Webb Memorial Library and Civic Center is a historical destination in its own right, this spacious and engaging library is also an entertaining destination for young and adult visitors alike. Featuring a wealth of special programs...