Hotels in Morehead City

Morehead City overview

Morehead City is a friendly place, distinct for its beaches and known for its marina and shops. You'll enjoy the ample seafood and dining choices, along with activities such as boating and fishing. Spend a relaxing day at Fort Macon State Park and Old Burying Ground Historic Cemetery when the weather is nice. Make some memories at Arts and Things Gallery and Olympus Dive Center. A family-friendly area, Morehead City also has something for everyone.

Where to stay in Morehead City

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Morehead City has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Morehead City with Hotels.com by checking our online maps. These display the areas and neighbourhoods around all Morehead City hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Morehead City hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.

How to get to Morehead City

Fly in to New Bern, NC (EWN-Craven Regional), 30.7 mi (49.3 km) from central Morehead City. Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) is the next closest major airport, 51.2 mi (82.4 km) away.

What to see around Morehead City

Fun activities such as baseball, boating and a marina are at hand, along with attractions such as:

• • Morehead City Yacht Basin
• • Morehead City Port
• • Triple S Marina
• • Big Rock Stadium
• • Anchorage Marina

Family-friendly attractions include:

• • Old Burying Ground Historic Cemetery
• • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
• • Water Boggan Water Park

It's well known for its beaches and these favourite places for nature lovers:

• • Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail
• • Fort Macon State Park
• • Freedom Park
• • Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area
• • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center

Here are some top sights to see:

• • Arts and Things Gallery
• • Olympus Dive Center
• • Morehead Plaza Shopping Center
• • Atlantic Beach Pier
• • Carteret Community College

When to visit Morehead City

Wondering when the best time to visit is? Here are seasonal trends to help you plan your trip:

Seasonal temperatures

• January-March: 20°C day, 2°C night
• April-June: 30°C day, 9°C night
• July-September: 31°C day, 17°C night
• October-December: 27°C day, 3°C night

Seasonal average rainfall

• January-March: 330 cm
• April-June: 305 cm
• July-September: 530 cm
• October-December: 338 cm

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