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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Keystone West West - Emerald Isle Paradi...

Sensational 4 bedroom, 3and 1/2 bath half duplex sitting right on the beach. Nothing to do here except relax and appreciate the sea breezes from either of our 2 decks. Direct access to the beach and full backyard as an added additional but great for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
C-Sea and Sound, Almost Oceanfront House...

Savor a incredible vacation to Emerald Isle when you rent C-Sea and Sound! This appealing, 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath nearly oceanfront home has spectacular ocean and sound vistas and an elevator and Hot Tub! Bring your family pets because Animals Stay...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

POOL & DOGS WELCOME! Easy Beach Access

The Sandbar is a striking single-family home located just one lot from the ocean, offering ocean vistas and direct beach access! Savor your own private, chlorine pool (pool cannot be heated) and relax in this elegantly furnished space. This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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.

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...

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...

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...