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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Cozy 1BR Condo w/ Pool View & Gated Amen...

Cozy 1BR, 1BA condo ideal for a beach hideaway, sleeping 2 with a Queen bed and linens supplied with beds made. Savor a covered deck overlooking the community pool and access to gated pool areas, tennis courts, workout room, picnic grilles, and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Coastal Gem! Waterfront Cottage with Poo...

PROPERTY DETAILSPrivate saltwater pool which can be heated for an additional cost. 1 King | 1 Queen | 3 Twins2 BathroomsWaterfront on a tidal creek with kayak and paddleboard access to Bogue SoundKeurig & drip coffee makersRoomy living area ...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Boho Beach Haven

Adorable duplex by the sea. With a 4 min. walk to the beach and pretty vistas of the sound spend days with your feet in the sand and nights on the deck watching the sunset. Just a stones throw to all the best eateries and stores. Take a bicycle...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...