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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Luxury Beach Condo | 5 Min Walk to Beach...

Welcome to Isle of Dreams, a luxury 3-bedroom, 2 ½-bathroom condo in the heart of Emerald Isle’s Village West. This freshly constructed condo features high-end furnishings, accommodates up to 8 guests, and offers simple access to local stores...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Hot TUB & Pet Friendly, Ocean Front, Cov...

Welcome to Apex: Your Classic Oceanfront Cottage! Feel the appeal of beachfront living in this enchanting, dog-friendly bungalow, featuring a 6-person hot tub on the deck overlooking the ocean (You can see the Cape Lookout Lighthouse on a clear...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Second-floor courtyard condo with pools,...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.A Place At The Beach offers broad amenities and one of the best family getaways imaginable - there's practically no reason to ever leave the resort grounds! See the excitement on...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 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.

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...