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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Special! Oceanfront Oasis Pine Knoll Sho...

Welcome to this coastal getaway, thoughtfully designed with modern comfort and casual beach living in mind. This gorgeous beach home features up-to-date appliances throughout, blending fresh design with high-end functionality for an effortless...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Beach and Sound Hideaway

Summary:Ocean-View condo with multiple pools in Atlantic BeachEarly Bird Special: Book 60+ days away and receive 10% off your stay.The Space:4 nighttime minimum stay during the summer!3 bedroom | 2 ½ bathrooms | Sleeps 7Welcome to Island Beach ...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Isle N Joy 4BR, 2BA  Steps from the Beac...

Welcome to your ideal beachside escape! This freshly refreshed 4-bedroom, 2-bath half duplex is just steps from the sand and offers the ultimate combination of convenience, comfort, and vistas of both the ocean and the sound.Sleeping Arrangements:2...

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