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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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ISLE BE THERE ~5 min Walk to Beach, 4 Be...

Available: Aug 8 - Sep 30Book your Emerald Isle beach week while prime summer dates are still open.Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle hideaway — a roomy, family-friendly beach home just a short 5-min. walk to the sand. Located on the ocean side...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Beach 2nd row, 3BR, 2BA, pool, spectacul...

Location, Location, Location. Savor the calming sounds, smells, and breeze from the ocean while sitting poolside. Unwind in the shade or even take a break in the game room while appreciating all the beach has to offer, too. This is the upper East...

  • 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...

First-floor, oceanfront condo with great...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Make your next family vacation a memorable one in this gorgeous, oceanfront condo on the first floor of Dunescape Villas in Atlantic Beach. Imagine yourself basking in the sun...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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.

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...