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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Sea Glass- Walking Distance to Front Str...

This bottom floor condo in Front Street Village is attractively appointed. You will appreciate the location, it’s adjacent to the Beaufort Hotel, 34 Degree North Restaurant and a short walk from the public boat ramp on Taylor’s Creek. The...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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The Blue LagoonOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Drive just a half-mile to the public beach parking lot, or spend your days calming beside the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Cozy 1-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom condo in Em...

Emerald Isle is waiting for you at this Sound of the Sea 1-bedroom condo. Inside, guests find a cavernous bedroom with a king bed and a comfortable living room with a queen couch bed, ideal for calming or additional visitors. The master bedroom has...

  • 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...

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...