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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Direct beach access - 4BR Modern Beach H...

Feel striking ocean vistas and sunsets from this charmingly decorated, semi-oceanfront coastal home, just one lot back from the beach! Savor DIRECT BEACH ACCESS via a landscaped walkway. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features a reverse floor plan...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront with 7 Bedrooms, 2 Kitchens a...

Cottage, 7 BR, 4 B. Q * Q * Q * Q * Q * B, S * B (D down, S up), S. Island Club linen service with beds made and No Worries Triple Sheeted beds. Roomy, open-plan living area with enormous dining space ideal for holidays and gathering with friends...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Oceanfront Condo-Breakers C32

Escape to coastal living in this handsomely appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanfront condo, where modern comfort meets striking natural beauty. Perfectly positioned to capture gorgeous vistas of the Atlantic, this roomy getaway offers the ideal...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...