beaches
Emerald Isle Beach Access & Parking: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about beach access points, public parking, and walkovers in Emerald Isle, NC - including costs, hours, and the best spots to avoid t...
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Emerald Isle, NC
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restaurants
The 9 Best Restaurants in Emerald Isle, NC
From upscale coastal cuisine to laid-back beach bars, here are the best restaurants in Emerald Isle on the Crystal Coast - picked by locals who eat here year-ro...
fishing
Your Guide to Bogue Inlet Pier: Fishing, Views & Sunsets
Everything you need to know about Bogue Inlet Pier in Emerald Isle, NC - from fishing tips and rod rentals to the observation deck and king mackerel tournaments...
beaches
Sunset at The Point: Emerald Isle's Best-Kept Secret
How to experience sunset at The Point in Emerald Isle, NC - where Bogue Inlet meets the Atlantic. Directions, parking, shelling tips, and photography advice for...
fishing
The Complete Fishing Guide to Emerald Isle, NC
Everything you need to know about fishing in Emerald Isle on the Crystal Coast - from charter boats and pier fishing to the best surf casting spots on Bogue Ban...
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Emerald Isle is home, not a dateline. We write about the restaurants where we eat on Tuesdays, the fishing spots we'd tell a friend about, and all the little things that make this end of the island worth the drive down 58.