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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Anniversary Waltz East, Oceanfront Duple...

Anniversary Waltz East is a 3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Oceanfront home. You'll spend your vacation just steps from the handsome Atlantic Ocean! Sink your toes in the sand all day long as you sit on the beach! High Speed Wireless Internet...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanside, GOLF CART, 3BR/2BA Home, Prem...

Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle beach escape! Located in a charming oceanside neighborhood, our 3-bedroom, 2-bath home makes it simple to appreciate everything Emerald Isle has to offer in a premier location on the island next to local stores...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Ocean front 6BR with pool & hot tub

Ocean breezes and soft sand surround this oceanfront home. 6 BR, 5 B. K * K * K * Q * 2Q, B * 2S. Sunday to Sunday rental only. Linen service with beds made and towels are supplied at no charge. Savor the surf or the 12’ x 28’ private gated...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...