Emerald Isle Beach is a well-maintained beach known for its clean and beautiful environment. The beach is characterized by its warm water, which is home to a variety of fish. The beach is also notable for its abundance of seashells. Despite its popularity, the beach is not overly crowded, providing a more relaxed atmosphere for visitors.
The beach offers a range of amenities, including restrooms and showers. There are also restaurants and shops located along the beach, providing convenient access to food and shopping for beachgoers. Fishing is a popular activity at Emerald Isle Beach, with many visitors enjoying fishing in the early morning and late at night.
Parking at Emerald Isle Beach can be challenging, especially after 9am. Therefore, it is recommended to arrive early to secure a parking spot. Despite these challenges, the beach's natural beauty and amenities make it a highly recommended destination for beach lovers.
While Emerald Isle Beach is generally clean, there have been some concerns about littering, including cigarette butts in the sand. However, efforts are made to keep the beach clean and well-maintained.
Emerald Isle Beach amenities include parking, toilet and shower.
Best restaurants near Emerald Isle Beach include Surf's Up Grill & Bar, The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits, Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill, Great Wall, Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar and Flipperz Family Bar & Grill.
Visitor reviews highlight the cleanliness and beauty of the beach, with many appreciating the warm water and the abundance of seashells. The beach's environment is also praised for being well-maintained and not overly crowded, with some visitors enjoying fishing activities. However, complaints were made about the parking situation, which can get hectic, and some littering issues, including cigarette butts in the sand.
If you’re planning a trip to Emerald Isle Beach, consider staying in the town of Emerald Isle itself, as it offers accommodations within walking distance of the beach. Many visitors also opt to stay in nearby Atlantic Beach for a broader range of dining and shopping options.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 34.6602304 / Longitude: -77.0337661
Emerald Isle Beach is located in North Carolina. The following map of Emerald Isle Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 23.5°C/27.7°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 34.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 28.9 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.7 m |
| Rain Chance | 61% |
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| Rainfall | 0.7 mm |
| Rain Duration | 1 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:12/20:16 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 3.1 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.6 |
| Cloud Cover | 91% |
| Speed | 23.4 km/h |
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| Gusts | 43.2 km/h |
| Direction | S |
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