Everything You Need to Know About EI!
Outdoor!
Cedar Street Park
7802 Sound DrPublic dock with free parking and great sunset views!
Walk down Emerald Isle’s only ocean pier with great views at any time of the day! Watch local fishermen, surfers, walk up to the second story deck, grab some local souvenirs/snacks/beer at the pier shop or enjoy the beach! Paid parking on weekends.
77 locals recommend
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
100 Bogue Inlet DrWalk down Emerald Isle’s only ocean pier with great views at any time of the day! Watch local fishermen, surfers, walk up to the second story deck, grab some local souvenirs/snacks/beer at the pier shop or enjoy the beach! Paid parking on weekends.
One of two Town of Emerald Isle beach accesses with a stationary lifeguard on duty during the summer, 10am-5:30pm! Bathrooms, volleyball courts, rinse off stations, tables and vending machines! Also FREE live music on Thursday nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
6 locals recommend
Western Ocean Regional Access
Islander DriveOne of two Town of Emerald Isle beach accesses with a stationary lifeguard on duty during the summer, 10am-5:30pm! Bathrooms, volleyball courts, rinse off stations, tables and vending machines! Also FREE live music on Thursday nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
One of two Town of Emerald Isle beach accesses with lifeguards on duty 10am-5:30pm from April to September, public bathrooms, and rinse off station!
Eastern Regional Beach Access
2810 Emerald DrOne of two Town of Emerald Isle beach accesses with lifeguards on duty 10am-5:30pm from April to September, public bathrooms, and rinse off station!
Take a day trip with a ferry to Bear Island - great shelling, unpopulated beach, concession stand, ecological presentations, and bathroom facilities. You can even reserve a campsite for the night! Be prepared for some walking!
66 locals recommend
Hammocks Beach State Park
1572 State Rd 1511Take a day trip with a ferry to Bear Island - great shelling, unpopulated beach, concession stand, ecological presentations, and bathroom facilities. You can even reserve a campsite for the night! Be prepared for some walking!
Learn about some local history at Fort Macon! Check out their indoor exhibits and then roam around the fort grounds! There’s also a public beach access across the street!
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdLearn about some local history at Fort Macon! Check out their indoor exhibits and then roam around the fort grounds! There’s also a public beach access across the street!
Park trails, wooden walkways, public dock to Bogue Sound with kayak launch and a great view of the Emerald Isle bridge! There’s also a 9 hole disc golf course through the pines and free parking!
37 locals recommend
Emerald Isle Woods Park
9404 Coast Guard RdPark trails, wooden walkways, public dock to Bogue Sound with kayak launch and a great view of the Emerald Isle bridge! There’s also a 9 hole disc golf course through the pines and free parking!
Great spot to view the sunset! There is a small free parking lot located on Coast Guard Road and then a walk to the beach! The Point is also a popular access point for beach driving in the fall/winter with a permit from the town!
21 locals recommend
The Point
Great spot to view the sunset! There is a small free parking lot located on Coast Guard Road and then a walk to the beach! The Point is also a popular access point for beach driving in the fall/winter with a permit from the town!
Things To Do!
Best place around to book an ecotour or boat taxi, rent kayaks, paddle board or boats, or book inshore, nearshore, offshore, and fly fishing charters! They also offer day camps for kids!
19 locals recommend
Pogies Fishing Center
114 E Corbett AveBest place around to book an ecotour or boat taxi, rent kayaks, paddle board or boats, or book inshore, nearshore, offshore, and fly fishing charters! They also offer day camps for kids!
Salty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed DrA longtime favorite way to cool off in Emerald Isle!
A great place to spend a rainy day with large indoor arcade, bowling, and bar!
66 locals recommend
Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin DrA great place to spend a rainy day with large indoor arcade, bowling, and bar!
Take a trip from the mountains to our coast as our local aquarium walks you through North Carolina’s various terrains and their wildlife!
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdTake a trip from the mountains to our coast as our local aquarium walks you through North Carolina’s various terrains and their wildlife!
Mini golf, driving range, bumper boats, go cart track and a brand new ropes course!
12 locals recommend
Golfin' Dolphin
134 Golfin Dolphin DrMini golf, driving range, bumper boats, go cart track and a brand new ropes course!
Rainy day? Check out this newly renovated cinema located in Emerald Plantation among many local shops and dining!
22 locals recommend
Emerald Plantation Cinema
8700 Emerald DrRainy day? Check out this newly renovated cinema located in Emerald Plantation among many local shops and dining!
Take a drive down the island to experience all kinds of water activities at this long-standing water sport rental company!
18 locals recommend
Island Water Sports Rentals
1960 Salter Path RdTake a drive down the island to experience all kinds of water activities at this long-standing water sport rental company!
Renting a golf cart is a fun way to get around from our centrally located home!
6 locals recommend
Emerald Isle Golf Cart Rental & Sales
8201 Emerald DrRenting a golf cart is a fun way to get around from our centrally located home!
Food Scene!
Excellent local seafood, cocktails, variety of craft local beers + always great vibes… right down the street! My favorite is a Painkiller with Ahi Tuna Tacos!
69 locals recommend
Fish Hut Grill
301 Mangrove DrExcellent local seafood, cocktails, variety of craft local beers + always great vibes… right down the street! My favorite is a Painkiller with Ahi Tuna Tacos!
Great food and drink options with local seafood too! Live music on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons! A local favorite for breakfast on the weekends!
53 locals recommend
Gaffer's
9106-A Coast Guard RoadGreat food and drink options with local seafood too! Live music on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons! A local favorite for breakfast on the weekends!
Fine dining and rooftop bar! Great place to grab a drink at sunset or have a date night with excellent cuisine!
63 locals recommend
Caribsea
8921 Crew DrFine dining and rooftop bar! Great place to grab a drink at sunset or have a date night with excellent cuisine!
A long-standing Emerald Isle staple with variety of dishes, drinks, bar and patio! A great place to dine with the whole family!
60 locals recommend
Rucker Johns Restaurant
8700 Emerald DrA long-standing Emerald Isle staple with variety of dishes, drinks, bar and patio! A great place to dine with the whole family!
Great food and a lengthy list of martinis to choose from!
42 locals recommend
Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar
8002 Emerald DrGreat food and a lengthy list of martinis to choose from!
Drinks + Live Music!
Where Emerald Isle goes to party! 77° West is the island sister-bar to 34° North, with a great patio, wood fired pizza truck, cocktails and live entertainment every Thurs-Sunday! It’s also just a short bike ride down the street!
77° West
Where Emerald Isle goes to party! 77° West is the island sister-bar to 34° North, with a great patio, wood fired pizza truck, cocktails and live entertainment every Thurs-Sunday! It’s also just a short bike ride down the street!
Another local favorite with ever-rotating craft beers on tap, kid + pet friendly, wine, seltzer, kombucha + domestic beer offerings and outdoor seating too! They don’t offer food, but you are welcome to bring your own or order delivery to the bar!
33 locals recommend
The Growler Bar Emerald Isle
200 Mallard DrAnother local favorite with ever-rotating craft beers on tap, kid + pet friendly, wine, seltzer, kombucha + domestic beer offerings and outdoor seating too! They don’t offer food, but you are welcome to bring your own or order delivery to the bar!
Large variety of liquors and craft cocktails, live music, and huge outdoor patio space! They also usually have a local food truck for snacks!
24 locals recommend
34° North Bar
1106 Cedar Point BlvdLarge variety of liquors and craft cocktails, live music, and huge outdoor patio space! They also usually have a local food truck for snacks!
Visit our local distillery with tours and excellent craft cocktails!
12 locals recommend
Bogue Sound Distillery
108 Bogue Commercial DrVisit our local distillery with tours and excellent craft cocktails!
Local brewery with an excellent beer selection (especially IPA’s and sours!) with events throughout the week! You can also grab a 4-pack to go!
25 locals recommend
Crystal Coast Brewing Company
219 W Fort Macon RdLocal brewery with an excellent beer selection (especially IPA’s and sours!) with events throughout the week! You can also grab a 4-pack to go!
The “E-Club” is Emerald Isle’s tiki-style bar where you can dance and drink at one of the locals’ favorite watering holes! Open 6pm-1:30am daily… live music and events almost every night!
24 locals recommend
Emerald Club
8102 Emerald DrThe “E-Club” is Emerald Isle’s tiki-style bar where you can dance and drink at one of the locals’ favorite watering holes! Open 6pm-1:30am daily… live music and events almost every night!
Beachside
New (alcoholic) frozen drink spot in Emerald Isle!
Shopping + Sweets!
New candy shop with a variety of salt water taffy, old time sodas, candies and ice cream! Located adjacent to the Western Regional Beach Access!
Rocket FIzz Emerald Isle
201 Islander DriveNew candy shop with a variety of salt water taffy, old time sodas, candies and ice cream! Located adjacent to the Western Regional Beach Access!
Organic market with all kinds of locally sourced produce, eggs, meats, crafts, and other goods. They have an outdoor market on Saturday’s with food trucks and many local vendors!
8 locals recommend
The Market at Cedar Point
1046 Cedar Point BlvdOrganic market with all kinds of locally sourced produce, eggs, meats, crafts, and other goods. They have an outdoor market on Saturday’s with food trucks and many local vendors!
Local store in the Foodlion shopping center with very cute nautical gifts and souvenirs! Not your typical “Wings” or “Pacific” souvenir shop!
Elly's Gifts
8700 Emerald DrLocal store in the Foodlion shopping center with very cute nautical gifts and souvenirs! Not your typical “Wings” or “Pacific” souvenir shop!
Reel Outdoors Inc
7802 Emerald DrAll you need for fishing, tackle, bait, and nautical clothing!
Sweet Spot
8201 Emerald DrLocally owned ice cream shop with candies and cute souvenirs too!
Village Ice Cream and Candies
9104 Coast Guard RdLocally owned candy and ice cream store located on Coast Guard Road!
More Info!
Check out our welcome center for more travel information! Open daily from 9am-5pm
Crystal Coast Welcome Center
8401-8499 Emerald DrCheck out our welcome center for more travel information! Open daily from 9am-5pm
Rent a golf cart! A fun way to get around on the island!
6 locals recommend
Emerald Isle Golf Cart Rental & Sales
8201 Emerald DrRent a golf cart! A fun way to get around on the island!
Urgent Care in Emerald Isle, open Mon 8AM–5PM, Tues 8AM–4PM, Wed 8AM–5PM, Thurs 8AM–12PM, Fri 8AM–5PM, Sat 8AM–12PM, and closed on Sundays.
6 locals recommend
Med First Primary & Urgent Care
200 Cape Fear CirUrgent Care in Emerald Isle, open Mon 8AM–5PM, Tues 8AM–4PM, Wed 8AM–5PM, Thurs 8AM–12PM, Fri 8AM–5PM, Sat 8AM–12PM, and closed on Sundays.
Carteret Health Care
3500 Arendell StOur local hospital. Approximately 33 mins away in Morehead City.
Local vet located right over the Emerald Isle bridge in Cape Carteret!
Island Pet Veterinary Hospital
110 WB McLean DrLocal vet located right over the Emerald Isle bridge in Cape Carteret!
Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency and Trauma Center
Coffee!
Coffee shop and pet store!!! Your furry friends are welcome here any time! They also have anything you may need for your dog!
6 locals recommend
Muttigans
8101 Emerald DrCoffee shop and pet store!!! Your furry friends are welcome here any time! They also have anything you may need for your dog!
Closest coffee shop to our Little Ms Sunshine home! They also have a selection of “general store” type items you may need along your trip!
8 locals recommend
4 J's Bakery Inc.
325 Reed DrClosest coffee shop to our Little Ms Sunshine home! They also have a selection of “general store” type items you may need along your trip!
Sol Bowls
Brand new shop carrying a variety of coffee, smoothies, and açaí bowls! Yum!
Coffee shop located next to Food Lion! They also have some art and small gifts too.
11 locals recommend
Stir It Up Coffee Shop
Coffee shop located next to Food Lion! They also have some art and small gifts too.