Is Emerald Isle a crowded beach?

Emerald Isle is a great family beach, not crowded at all, and the most beautiful beach I have been to.

Is Emerald Isle touristy?

The island is especially famous for excellent fishing, outdoor recreation areas, heritage sites, and an abundance of aquatic life on Bogue Banks. All this makes it clear why the area has become so popular for tourists and also the residents.

Does Emerald Isle NC have a boardwalk?

Boardwalk to the Sound – Picture of Emerald Isle, North Carolina Coast.

Is Emerald Isle beach closed?

BEACH AND WATER ACCESS All our public beach accesses with parking lots and bath houses remain closed. Travel to Emerald Isle from outside of Carteret County for leisure or recreation is prohibited.

Is Emerald Isle Beach free?

Town residents and property owners can park free of charge with a sticker from the town. Handicapped individuals and disabled veterans can also park free with stickers from the town. The change has angered some people, particularly those who live nearby, but are not Emerald Isle residents and visit the beach often.

Is Emerald Isle a nice beach?

Emerald Isle is a nice beach with beautiful green waters. It is a small community with enough amenities yet at a slower pace than Myrtle Beach. It was an enjoyable week with our family yet we will not be returning due to the anti-tourist attitude of the locals.

Is Emerald Isle part of the Outer Banks?

The Outer Banks in North Carolina is an amazing 200-mile stretch of barrier islands off the coast. Emerald Isle is just one of the many beach communities that make up the southernmost part of the Outer Banks.

Are there alligators in Emerald Isle North Carolina?

Wild animals abound on most barrier islands, and Emerald Isle is no exception. The Town is home to raccoons, opossums, foxes, squirrels, deer and an occasional bear and alligator.

Is Emerald Isle Beach closed?

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