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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Sea Fern Cottage - The Point @Emerald Is...

Whether you have planned a peaceful calming hideaway or a vacation filled with activities, you have chosen the ideal location with Sea Fern Cottage in Emerald Isle. It’s a freshly refreshed home where you have a private pathway that leads you...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Coral  Cottage in Beaufort Historical Di...

The Coral is our freshly remodeled compact studio that has a queen size bed, no kitchen but a modest refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, TV & dvd player, wifi, 2 cruiser bicycles and helmets, 2 body boards, cooler, 2 beach towels, 2 beach chairs...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Oceanview, poolside, 2BR/2B condo sleeps...

This roomy and comfortable two bedroom two bathroom, second row, second floor, oceanview, Pier Pointe West condominium named "Totally Beachin" is just steps away from the beach, pool, tennis courts, cycling/running path and more. Savor morning...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...