Emerald Isle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Emerald Isle
Photo by Savannah Fersner
Photo by Savannah Fersner
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Where to stay in Emerald Isle

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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 £178 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£178
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and service! I mistakenly booked one night instead of two (thanks to hotels.com being confusing), and they worked to get me another night in the same room, even though someone else was booked for that room that day. Comfort was 3/5 because our room had just a door between an adjacent ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Islander Hotel & Resort
Oceanview Inn
Oceanview Inn
2 out of 5
122 Fairview Drive, Emerald Isle, NC
The price is £129 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£129
17 Jun - 18 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (450 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay for visiting Emerald Isle. Beach is just a few minute away and there are a few good options for food. My only complain was that the beds weren't comfortable to sleep on. Other than that, this is an excellent spot."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Oceanview Inn
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 £178 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£178
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
"Possibly the cleanest hotel at which I have ever stayed."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
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The Sandlot- OCEANFRONT House w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Amazing views. Beach access.
The Sandlot- OCEANFRONT House w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Amazing views. Beach access.
Emerald Isle, NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Beach Wedding
"The home is beautiful and comfortable. Master suites have an incredible view! Spent a lot of time in the pool (heated) and hot tub. Plenty of room for everyone (10 adults) to live comfortably for 4 days. Kitchens were well equipped and plenty of bath towels provided."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024

The Sandlot- OCEANFRONT House w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Amazing views. Beach access.
2 Step - Beachside 3BR/3BA - Dog Friendly
2 Step - Beachside 3BR/3BA - Dog Friendly
Emerald Isle, NC
Stay at this holiday home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Great weekend getaway
"We are so thankful to have found such an amazing place to spend a weekend away with our 2 dogs. We all had a wonderful time. The place was perfect, great location, anything you could need was there. We enjoyed our stay so much that we've already booked another trip here."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

2 Step - Beachside 3BR/3BA - Dog Friendly
Oceanfront 10 bdrm w/Pool/Elevator on The Point. Best Views on the Island!
Oceanfront 10 bdrm w/Pool/Elevator on The Point. Best Views on the Island!
Emerald Isle, NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Emerald Isle Woods Park and Huggins ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Perfect Wedding house
"We just had our wedding on the point and this house was perfect! We had our entire wedding party stay with us and a few extra friends and we had plenty of space. House was clean and the views were unbeatable. 100 person wedding and the house was perfect for hosting. Can’t recommend enough"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Oceanfront 10 bdrm w/Pool/Elevator on The Point. Best Views on the Island!
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Popular places to visit

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

4/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Emerald Isle with a trip to Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Salty Pirate Water Park

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Salty Pirate Water Park as part of your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Salty Pirate Water Park

Emerald Isle Adventures

Take the family on an outing to Emerald Isle Adventures during your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Emerald Isle Adventures

Emerald Plantation

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Emerald Plantation during your visit to Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Emerald Plantation

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Explore the great outdoors at Emerald Isle Woods Park, a lovely green space in Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Emerald Isle Woods Park

The Sweet Spot

Take the family on an outing to The Sweet Spot during your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

The Sweet Spot

Things to do

Sand dollars, the darker ones are alive and we typically don’t keep them.... Just the whiter colored ones which aren’t living.

Private Island Eco Tours on a Private Boat from Shackleford Banks

£444
per traveller
Private Island Eco Tours on a Private Boat from Shackleford Banks
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Cities near Emerald Isle

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Swansboro

Indian Beach

Indian Beach