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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Dunescape Villas 146, Oceanfront Condo i...

Sit back and relax in this handsome 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, oceanfront condo in Atlantic Beach! Dunescape Villas 146 is the ideal spot for your week at the beach! As an added additional, this complex offers community elevators for simple...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beachwalk 315 - 4BR, 4BA - Oceanfront Co...

You'll be ready to walk along the sandy shore when you stay at Beachwalk 315! The pristinely landscaped, Oceanfront condominium community of Beachwalk is located in secluded Pine Knoll Shores, only mins. away from Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Oceanfront Cottage with Private Beach Ac...

Escape to the serene beaches of Emerald Isle at this striking three-bedroom oceanfront vacation home for your ideal oceanside getaway. Savor the privacy of your own beach access and the photogenic vistas from the seating on the dune overlook As a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...