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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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R&R, Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, N...

R&R is an 8 bedroom oceanfront home, with Private Pool and Private Hot Tub. Totally modernized in 2023, this home has been refreshed with the latest in styling, furnishings and technology. It is ideally located close to all eateries, grocery stores...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Irish Mist, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...

Irish Mist is a 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Single Family Cottage on two living levels. Walking distance to pier, eateries and shopping! High Speed Wireless Internet Included!Ground Level: Covered Parking. Hot and cold outside shower. Permanent Barbecue...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

The Nautilus, Oceanfront house in Emeral...

The Nautilus is a 10-Bedroom, 11.5-Bath Recently constructed Oceanfront Pet friendly Home located in Emerald Isle! This home is the ideal entertaining destination, with an outdoor living space just as enormous as the interior. After visiting the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...