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 Calico Creek. Located on the northern borders of the downtown area, this secluded boardwalk hugs the water’s edge and presents some outstanding opportunities to catch views of local birds and wildlife without leaving the heart of Morehead City.

Calico Creek Boardwalk in Morehead City NC

Calico Creek Boardwalk is a noted spot on the NC Birding Trail, despite its somewhat urban location. While walking along the wooden boardwalk, visitors can be on the lookout for a wide variety of migrating shorebirds, wintering waterfowl and water birds, and even a few rare species like the clapper rail, which tends to hide among the local marsh grasses. The Calico Creek Boardwalk extends along Bay Street from North 19th Street to North 22nd Street, and although it is relatively short, it’s a fine spot to enjoy a sunrise or sunset-timed stroll. A unique destination that’s hidden among local houses and businesses, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a refreshing destination for any visitor or local who wants to take a break from a downtown expedition and enjoy the local wildlife scene.

Calico Creek Boardwalk in Morehead City NC

Calico Creek Boardwalk in Morehead City NC

Calico Creek Boardwalk in Morehead City NC

Calico Creek Boardwalk in Morehead City NC

Calico Creek Boardwalk in Morehead City NC

Calico Creek Boardwalk in Morehead City NC

Calico Creek Boardwalk in Morehead City NC

Calico Creek Boardwalk in Morehead City NC

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Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service

Based in the town of Beaufort, and offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.

AB Watersport Adventures

AB Watersport Adventures

There are literally endless ways to enjoy the water along the Crystal Coast, and AB Watersport Adventures has explorers of all varieties covered with a suite of rental equipment and gear to make an on-the-water expedition a day at the beach. Located along the Atlantic Beach Causeway, and easy to reach for folks staying along the barrier island as well as Morehead City, this convenient and accommodating watersports company serves as a launching point for a host of fun-filled days on the Southern Outer Banks.