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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Family Retreat with Hot Tub & Game Room ...

3 Bedrooms + 2 Bonus Rooms | 4 BathroomsBeds: 3 Kings | 1 Queen | 3 Bunk Beds | TrundlesAppreciate a amazing coastal hideaway at this roomy home, just a short walk to the beach and packed with amenities for entertainment and relaxation. Designed for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
OCEANSIDE COMMUNITY • Private Beach Ac...

Step into a Relaxing Getaway at this Charming Studio Condo in a Peaceful Oceanfront Community!Savor direct beach access, a shining pool, and spectacular breezy walks just steps from your door. This is where sun, sand, and serenity come together for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Coastal home close to beach and local at...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located in the beautiful coastal town of Pine Knoll Shores on Bogue Banks barrier island, this inviting home located on a canal offers the ideal getaway for your beach hideaway...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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.

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...