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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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First Floor, Pet-friendly, Steps to Beac...

Escape from life and relax at "Oceanside Oasis." This pristine, NEWLY modernized, PET-FRIENDLY condo is located on the FIRST FLOORING in an OCEANFRONT community. This queen suite is ideal for two guests, yet it can comfortably sleep up to 4 guests...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beautiful 1 Bedroom Suite at the Beach!

This beautiful oceanfront property is located in Emerald Isle Beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This one bedroom suite comes with 2 Queen Beds, and private bath. It is just steps away from the Ocean, but is not Ocean view from the Suite. There...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 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...

Beautiful 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths on sound...

Just read the reviews for this gorgeous five bedroom, five and one-half baths with broad sound vistas. Our goal is to make this vacation one to remember and the reviews reflect it!The 4th floor has a additional room as well as king bedroom and bath...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...