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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Vacay time! 2bd, 2bth oceanfront complex...

If you were waiting for a sign to take a vacation... this is it! Why You’ll Adore Emerald Isle:If you’re looking for the ideal beach vacation, our refreshed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Perfect 4-bedroom house located outside ...

Get ready to relax in this 4-bedroom home located only 15 mins. from downtown Beaufort. The beautiful home features one king bed and three queen beds, comfortably sleeping your whole group. With three bathrooms, guests can appreciate plenty of space...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Good Day Sunshine, Oceanfront Duplex, Lo...

Good Day Sunshine is the ideal home for your family beach vacation.This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom oceanfront duplex is in a impressive mid-island location of striking Emerald Isle. Not far from the shopping and eateries of downtown, but away from the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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...