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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Sound Of The Sea East 123, Oceanfront Co...

Sound of the Sea East 123 is an Oceanfront 3-Level 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community with gorgeous vistas and only steps from the beach access! Savor your morning coffee from the private decks with outdoor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
On The Rocks| 5BR· Walk to Beach· Deck...

✦ AT A GLANCE????️ 5-min. walk to beach — access directly across the street, painless for the whole group???? Three levels of wraparound decks — outdoor dining, porch swings, upper sundeck for sunsets???? Margaritaville bar on-site —...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

2 br. loaded condo, lots of amenities- H...

Appreciate a full week of fun, sun, and relaxation in this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo located at the Peppertree Resort in Atlantic Beach, NC. This gorgeously furnished, family-friendly unit offers the ideal beach hideaway on the Crystal Coast.Sleeps up...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.

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...