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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Dock Holiday, Oceanview House in Atlanti...

Dock Holiday is a beautiful 3rd-row oceanview home in gorgeous Atlantic Beach, filled with light, color, and comfort. The home is charmingly furnished and features a convenient location within walking distance to two beach access points. You can...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Rum Pineapple Club, Oceanside House in E...

Rum Pineapple Club is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, Oceanside Home located in the heart of Emerald Isle. Appreciate the beach path with golf cart parking located roughly 100 yards from the home! The Ocean View of this path can be seen from the outdoor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 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...

Bliss By The Beach, Oceanfront House in ...

Bliss by the Beach is a unique and extravagant oceanfront beauty! This hideaway features enormous windows and three eyecatching levels of outdoor space!Come relax by the beach and let your worries drift away in this blissful getaway. This home has...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

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...