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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Exceptionally Clean 3Br/3Ba Oceanfront C...

2025 Booking Calendar is now Available! Reduced Prices available during Oct '24-Mar '25 with extended stays. Exceptionally clean condo with expansive vistas of the beautiful Crystal Coast await you! Come appreciate watching the dolphins playing...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Esperanza, Oceanfront House in Emerald I...

Esperanza is a handsome oceanfront home in Emerald Isle! This 8 bedroom, 9 full bath, 2 half bath home has its own Private Pool and Hot tub! There is also a private elevator that is available for use at the property to help you carry your bags! This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Woody Cottage, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Appreciate the Ocean Breeze at Woody Cottage on the Oceanfront with 7 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths. This handsome home offers open deck and deck furnishings and is ideal for sizable families as their is ample room to be together but apart all in the same...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

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...