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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Susie's Ocean Retreat West, Oceanfront D...

Get Ready to leave your footprints in the sand at Susie's Ocean Retreat West!This Oceanfront Duplex-West Side with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, and 1 Half Bath. Savor elegance and luxury in a beach home with seascape vistas – and a pool! And we are...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Large, Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Golf ...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessDumbwaiterFoosball TableFull-Size Washer/DryerGolf CartHeated Pool (additional cost)High ChairJacuzzi TubObservatoryPet FriendlyPicnic TablesPing-Pong...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Oceanside. Great beach access.

Three BedroomsQueen size beds in all three roomsLinens not supplied. Bring or rent locally your sheets and towels.Blankets and additional pillows in closetsTwo BathroomsMaster bathroom remodel Winter 2023.Toilet paper, hair dryer includedTowels not...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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...