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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Relax & Recharge 4BR Oceanview Retreat w...

Savor laid-back coastal living in this gorgeous 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanview beach home—ideal for families or friends looking to relax just steps from the shore. With 3 Queen beds, King, and a Twin, the home comfortably sleeps your group, and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beautiful private guest house with water...

Unwind at this calming place to stay. Gated access with no neighbors. 8 mins. from downtown Beaufort and Radio Island beach. Water vistas from the interior of the unit. Luxurious bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room. Generous TV in the living room...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Fresh and Airy 2-Bedroom Beach Duplex

Located beach side with simple beach access. A 3 min. walk and you are on the beach. This upstairs two-bedroom duplex is ideal for a couple or group, ready to relax! Striking vistas of the ocean and sound from the front deck. Very peaceful location...

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