Food Scene
The Village Market
7802 Emerald DrDeli! Plus: Local Nick Nacks & Free WiFi
Super friendly staff and great FRESH seafood
CRABCAKES!
14 locals recommend
Cap'n Willis Seafood Market
7803 Emerald DrSuper friendly staff and great FRESH seafood
CRABCAKES!
Cute, Cozy, Friendly, Good Coffee and Free WiFI 1 mile from my cottage (has cement floor that mine was modeled after -epic fail)
11 locals recommend
Stir It Up Coffee Shop
Cute, Cozy, Friendly, Good Coffee and Free WiFI 1 mile from my cottage (has cement floor that mine was modeled after -epic fail)
Ben & Jerry’s
8204 Emerald DrEveryone loves Ben & Jerry's, especially at the beach
Closest Island has to a Fast Food place, if needed. ICE CREAM, it's the beach after all
7 locals recommend
DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant
8307 Emerald DrClosest Island has to a Fast Food place, if needed. ICE CREAM, it's the beach after all
Some people have to have Fast Food. It is not on the island, but it is just across the bridge
McDonald's
100 Manatee StSome people have to have Fast Food. It is not on the island, but it is just across the bridge
Drinks & Nightlife
Emerald Club
8102 Emerald DrGood local music
Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar
8002 Emerald DrNice dinner available
Essentials
Food Lion
8700 Emerald DrCoastal Dry Cleaners
714 W Corbett AveClosest Coin Laundry
Parks & Nature
Wild Ponies on the Island!!
Shackleford Banks is a barrier island system on the coast of Carteret County, North Carolina. It contains a herd of feral horses, scallops, crabs and various sea animals, including summer nesting by loggerhead turtles.
87 locals recommend
Shackleford Banks
Wild Ponies on the Island!!
Shackleford Banks is a barrier island system on the coast of Carteret County, North Carolina. It contains a herd of feral horses, scallops, crabs and various sea animals, including summer nesting by loggerhead turtles.
Emerald Isle Woods is a 40 acre preserve that provides birding opportunities on the south shore of Bogue Sound. More than 2 miles of trails and a floating dock, take the kayaks.
Numerous walking trails and a beautiful view of the sound for you and your dog.
Emerald Isle Woods Trail is a 0.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Emerald Isle, NC that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
37 locals recommend
Emerald Isle Woods Park
9404 Coast Guard RdEmerald Isle Woods is a 40 acre preserve that provides birding opportunities on the south shore of Bogue Sound. More than 2 miles of trails and a floating dock, take the kayaks.
Numerous walking trails and a beautiful view of the sound for you and your dog.
Emerald Isle Woods Trail is a 0.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Emerald Isle, NC that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Entertainment & Activities
Inspiring appreciation and conservation of North Carolina's aquatic environments.
From the mountains to the sea… Feel the spray of a mountain waterfall. Watch river otters play. Touch a stingray. Look a shark in the eye. Explore shipwrecks — without getting wet. See a rare white sea turtle. Thousands of aquatic animals take you on a journey from the state’s grand peaks to the open Atlantic, much as a raindrop makes its way to the ocean.
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdInspiring appreciation and conservation of North Carolina's aquatic environments.
From the mountains to the sea… Feel the spray of a mountain waterfall. Watch river otters play. Touch a stingray. Look a shark in the eye. Explore shipwrecks — without getting wet. See a rare white sea turtle. Thousands of aquatic animals take you on a journey from the state’s grand peaks to the open Atlantic, much as a raindrop makes its way to the ocean.
Arts & Culture
The Chapel is an independent church, established by the grace of God, governed by His Holy word
Chapel By the Sea
6712 Emerald DrThe Chapel is an independent church, established by the grace of God, governed by His Holy word
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort reflects coastal life and interprets lighthouses and lifesaving stations, the seafood industry, motorboats, and more. Studies in marine life, science, and ecology are available for all ages. The Beaufort museum is the repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship,Queen Anne’s Revenge, among them cannons, grenades, belt buckles and beads. The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center teaches boatbuilding for all ages.
75 locals recommend
North Carolina Maritime Museum
315 Front StThe North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort reflects coastal life and interprets lighthouses and lifesaving stations, the seafood industry, motorboats, and more. Studies in marine life, science, and ecology are available for all ages. The Beaufort museum is the repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship,Queen Anne’s Revenge, among them cannons, grenades, belt buckles and beads. The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center teaches boatbuilding for all ages.