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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Slack Tide-Oceanside/Pet Friendly Condo

Welcome to Slack Tide, your serene coastal condo getaway just steps away from beach access. This inviting hideaway features three comfortable bedrooms and two modern baths, offering a ideal escape for families or groups seeking oceanside...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beautiful Oceanfront Condo on the Southe...

Master Bedroom has king size bed, flat screen tv, adjoining bath, and private balcony. 2nd bedroom has queen bed with adjoining 1/2 bath and TV. 3rd bedroom has twin beds, flat screen tv, DVD player and a fold out sleeper chair for modest kid. Wood...

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

Hale Ohana - Pool, Hot Tub, Short walk t...

Why You’ll Adore Hale Ohana:Prime Location – Just a short walk to the pristine shores of Emerald Isle, where you can soak up the sun, take peaceful walks along the beach, or dive into the waves. Plus, with the public boat ramp close by, it's a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as 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.

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...