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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Charming 2BR Beach Half-Duplex, Dog-Frie...

Welcome to Hatfield's Hideaway, where the salty breeze and sandy shores of Emerald Isle await your arrival! This beachside 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bungalow duplex is not just a vacation spot, it's a canine-friendly getaway where you and your furry...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Marley's Retreat: Pet Friendly Townhome ...

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse is a hop, skip, and jump from the sun, sand and surf at The Circle in Atlantic Beach. For decades, this spot has been the ultimate beach destination and remains a top pick of travelers near and far. The sense of...

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

High Tide Retreat|Golf Car·Downtown Bea...

A ideal 5.0 — and guests keep saying the same thing: bigger and better than the photos even show. High Tide Retreat is a delightfully finished 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home tucked between Front Street and the harbor in the heart of downtown Beaufort...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 3 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.

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...