NewBern.com logo

2026 Birding Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Events
(More Events)
Whitehurst Lookout on the Sound

Travel to Whitehurst Lookout along gently curved roadways and low-slung bridges, where you will find tranquility of mind and the joy of life on the coast. The road is a designated NC Scenic Byway, and for good reason— there is natural beauty...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Reel Nice Home

Vacation home designed for fishermen and their families. 1 acre yard with outdoor spaces for cooking and entertaining. Walking distance to downtown Beaufort for eateries and shopping for the non-fishermen. 1/2 mile from public boat ramp. Plenty of...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

BREATHTAKING PANORAMIC BEACHFRONT VIEWS ...

Spectacular sweeping vistas of both ocean and sound from one of the island's highest oceanfront tons. Roomy open floor plan with high ceilings and charmingly decorated throughout. Wake-up to the morning sun, ocean breeze and gorgeous expansive...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...