Pat and Cindy's Great Loop Adventure

Morehead City, Oriental and Belhaven – North Carolina

We followed the route to Belhaven

Saturday, June 11, we traveled to Morehead City and anchored for the night. Morehead City is a port town in Carteret County, North Carolina. It forms part of the Crystal Coast – Southern Outer Banks – and the economy here revolves around fishing. It has early ties to the commercial fishing industry and boasts a modern day reputation as home to one of the biggest fishing tournaments on the Eastern seaboard. We saw many fishing boats headed to a tournament on Sunday.

Cape Fear River – Carteret County – Morehead City
Anchored overnight outside of Morehead City

Sunday, June 12, we stayed overnight at the Oriental Marina and Inn. What a charming spot. Many people milling around the grounds of the Inn. Docked next to us were two great guys – Dan and Ted. Dan lost his wife a couple of years ago and lives on his Chris Craft and often has friends visit him. He gave us great suggestions for our visit in Oriental. Would definitely recommend this place.

History of Oriental, North Carolina
We overlooked this “pirate” ship from our boat. The owner sure resembled Jack Sparrow.
Oriental Marina and Inn
Dan’s Live Aboard – Chris Craft
Quaint Coffee House – “The Bean” – across the street from the Marina
Toucan Grill – restaurant onsite

Monday, June 13, we docked at the city dock in Belhaven. As charming as Oriental was – Belhaven turned out to be a ghost town. Really scary that there was little traffic and no one around. We asked the dockmaster – is there an Uber nearby? Nope, he replied. Car service? Nope again. And he didn’t offer us a ride in his jaguar. Not exactly the friendliest guy we’ve met along the Loop.

Stayed one night, left next morning for Elizabeth City.

Birds along Pantego Creek

Coast Guard Station – Gale Creek

Town of Belhaven
Docked in Belhaven

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2 responses to “Morehead City, Oriental and Belhaven – North Carolina”

  1. Well, you made it to the North. We love your aerial maps. Certainly gives a much better idea of where you are and how you have to navigate.
    “Cape Fear” , one my favorites. Great Jack Nicholson. I had an opportunity to meet him twice (before he grew so big) in the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Very sports minded and he liked the “Comiskey” history.
    I like the RR story as well. Some day there will similar signs at airports.
    It must be very peaceful at times, cruising along on the ICW. Busy times also, I’m sure.
    I removed the cobwebs from your pew at SJA.
    The “Real” Bill

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