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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Our newly refreshed three bedroom, two bath third floor condo at Pebble Beach is everything you are looking for. Handsome ocean view from the back deck. Cook in the kitchen while watching the waves roll in. Master bedroom has a king size bed, second...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
South ACK-Lil bit of Nantucket in Beaufo...

Ideal choice for boaters, bikers, and golf cart lovers. Pet friendly too! This home is a duplex, one unit upstairs and one unit downstairs. South ACK is the UPSTAIRS unit. Spectacular vistas included from the upstairs porch. There is no elevator...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Pets Welcome + Boat Friendly

The Bluebird is a comfortable bungalow catering to beach connoisseurs, shell excavators, fowl hunters and anglers, centrally located to duck hunting and the Big Blue. The striking town of Beaufort is only 10 mins. away, waiting to be explored. The...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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...