Emerald Isle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Colorful Sunset at ocean coast with silhouette of pier and photographer
Panoramic aerial view of the beautiful Jolly Beach at the Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda
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The beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle in North Carolina, USA are home to stunning sunsets & sunrises, seashells, and fossilized shark's teeth. Head to the point of the island on the east side for better shelling and fossil collecting opportunities.
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Emerald Isle, NC. December 5, 2016.

Where to stay in Emerald Isle

Boardwalk along the Cedar Point

The Point

While The Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park.

The Point
Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC
The price is £79 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
£79
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Older basic property but very comfortable, clean and spacious. Close to the beach with full access.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Islander Hotel & Resort
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

2.5 out of 5
216 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle NC Emerald Isle NC
The price is £113 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
£113
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (326 reviews)
The beach was right down the road, but could not be seen from our room. Parking was convenient and safe

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle NC
Stay at this holiday home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
We were a family of 10 staying here for a week for Thanksgiving. We had the best time ,it was so comfortable and you felt so welcomed. Amy was very accommodating for anything I asked for. The house was beautiful. The kitchen was stocked with anything you would need to cook a Thanksgiving meal. The ...

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oceanside Studio Condo. Walking Distance to Beach!

Oceanside Studio Condo. Walking Distance to Beach!

Emerald Isle NC
Stay at this condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Woods ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Studio was very comfortable with all amenities that we needed.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Oceanside Studio Condo. Walking Distance to Beach!
Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle NC
Stay at this holiday home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
We were a family of 10 staying here for a week for Thanksgiving. We had the best time ,it was so comfortable and you felt so welcomed. Amy was very accommodating for anything I asked for. The house was beautiful. The kitchen was stocked with anything you would need to cook a Thanksgiving meal. The ...

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle
Oceanfront Updated 5BR Duplex. Dog friendly!

Oceanfront Updated 5BR Duplex. Dog friendly!

Emerald Isle NC
Stay at this beach cottage in Emerald Isle. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Beach access and nice layout

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Oceanfront Updated 5BR Duplex. Dog friendly!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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