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2026 Morehead City Birding Spots Guide

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Salty Emerald- 3rd row house with privat...

Brand new construction home….Pet friendly! 3 story beach home with striking vistas of the ocean and ICW. 5 BR with 4.5 baths, living space and multi purpose room and an elevator. 7 intelligent TVs with Spectrum and Wi-Fi. Open living space with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Steps to the beach! Hear the waves & fee...

Our home is tucked away in the maritime forest of Pine Knoll Shores with access to the invigorating pool and only steps away from the pretty Atlantic Ocean. Our home offers a cavernous vacation spot just right for your family. This striking 3...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 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...

PANORAMIC VIEWS OF OCEAN & POOL

***UPDATED CONDO WITH NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, UPDATED FLOORING & FRESH PAINT***Stunning direct oceanfront condo with unlimited vistas of waves and sunsets! Located right on the beach with an broad oceanfront balcony. Escape to the the pool. Complex...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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...