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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Best all suite oceanfront home on Atlant...

New oceanfront elevator home designed with four identical suites and four separate decks and porches, a completely accessible suite, and a kids bunk room with bath. Heated pool, enormous living-dining-kitchen, and four car garage.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Serenity Shores - Oceanfront House, 5BR,...

Serenity Shores, the ultimate in relaxation, is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath oceanfront home located in Pine Knoll Shores. Unwind by the oceanfront pool and deck or on the furnished covered balconies, where you can breathe in the Carolina salt air and...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Biggie's Bungalow - Waterfront House wit...

This entirely remodeled 3 bedroom home on the Intercoastal Waterway is a ideal getaway for visitors that want a gorgeous view of Bogue Sound in a calming family friendly neighborhood. The beautiful kitchen with new appliances and everything needed...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...