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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Beautiful ocean front home with direct b...

Welcome to your ideal hideaway in Pine Knoll Shores, NC! This striking home offers access to all of Beacon's Reach amenities, ensuring a fun-filled vacation for the whole family. With three shining swimming pools, four tennis courts, a pickleball...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Sound side condo with sunset view balcon...

Feel an memorable coastal escape when you book this second-floor end condo with exceptional vistas of Bogue Sound! This special home away from home is part of the trendy Ocean Club, which grants you access to on-site amenities including sound and...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Trails End-Home near downtown Beaufort

This beautiful 1940s bungalow on Gordon Street in Beaufort captures the allure of a historic home. Located just a couple of blocks from Taylor’s Creek. Constructed when Beaufort was a cozy fishing village, the home retains its vintage beauty with...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...