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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Atlantic Beach - A Place at the Beach, P...

Ready to get away from the hustle and bustle? A Place at the Beach is a great resort-style condo complex that features a variety of amenities, complete with all of the fun in the sun! This unit is a short walk from both the outdoor pool and 30-ft...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
4BR Half-Duplex on Emerald Isle’s Ocea...

4BR, 2BA oceanfront duplex in Emerald Isle with King, Queen, 2 Doubles and 3 Twins. Linens included. Unwind on open and covered decks with ocean vistas, appreciate morning coffee or sunset, and take the private dune walkway to the beach. Ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

The Best Oceanfront View at

Weekly units only in the Summer months, June through August, Sunday to Sunday. We hope you can come relax and savor our Top Floor Corner Condo overlooking the Ocean and the Water-slide Pool. Watch the beautiful Sunsets and Dolphin from your Private...

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

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.

Conchs Point

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...