Emerald Isle

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Colorful Sunset at ocean coast with silhouette of pier and photographer
Colorful Sunset at ocean coast with silhouette of pier and photographer
Panoramic aerial view of the beautiful Jolly Beach at the Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda
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The beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle in North Carolina, USA are home to stunning sunsets & sunrises, seashells, and fossilized shark's teeth. Head to the point of the island on the east side for better shelling and fossil collecting opportunities.
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Where to stay in Emerald Isle

Boardwalk along the Cedar Point

The Point

The Point might not have many top sights, but Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Point
Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $122 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
CA $122
CA $145 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
View and room were amazing

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Islander Hotel & Resort
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $130 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
CA $130
CA $170 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (324 reviews)
Outstanding hotel Spotless in every area Comfortable and quite rooms Staff is awesome

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
The Pinnacle - OCEANFRONT Home.  Amazing Views, Pool, Hot Tub, 2 Kitchens,
Deck

The Pinnacle - OCEANFRONT Home. Amazing Views, Pool, Hot Tub, 2 Kitchens, Deck

Emerald Isle NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Emerald Isle Adventures ...
9/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
Wonderful property, excellent location with an unbelievable view. Hosts were very nice to work with and the home fit us all with everything we needed to enjoy our time.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

The Pinnacle - OCEANFRONT Home. Amazing Views, Pool, Hot Tub, 2 Kitchens, Deck
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1

Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1

Emerald Isle NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and 3rd Street Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
This is a charming gem of a condo… nicely appointed, all the necessities included and so accessible to the beach! It was a joy to stay there snd we hope to come again!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1
Oceanside Studio Condo. Walking Distance to Beach!

Oceanside Studio Condo. Walking Distance to Beach!

Emerald Isle NC
Stay at this condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Woods ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Studio was very comfortable with all amenities that we needed.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Oceanside Studio Condo. Walking Distance to Beach!
Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle NC
Stay at this vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
We were a family of 10 staying here for a week for Thanksgiving. We had the best time ,it was so comfortable and you felt so welcomed. Amy was very accommodating for anything I asked for. The house was beautiful. The kitchen was stocked with anything you would need to cook a Thanksgiving meal. The ...

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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