Guidebook for Emerald Isle

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Guidebook for Emerald Isle

Food Scene

Breakfast lunch and dinner. Has indoor and outdoor dining area. Menu items include a variety of southern food options.
43 locals recommend
The Java Post
207 WB McLean Dr
43 locals recommend
Breakfast lunch and dinner. Has indoor and outdoor dining area. Menu items include a variety of southern food options.
Casual breakfast within walking distance.
Emerald Grill
301 Mangrove Dr
Casual breakfast within walking distance.
Casual local coffee shop with in walking distance.
8 locals recommend
4 J's Bakery Inc.
325 Reed Dr
8 locals recommend
Casual local coffee shop with in walking distance.
Nearby coffee shop close to grocery store.
11 locals recommend
Stir It Up Coffee Shop
11 locals recommend
Nearby coffee shop close to grocery store.
Ice cream and candy shop. Souvenirs for all ages.
29 locals recommend
Sweet Spot
8201 Emerald Dr
29 locals recommend
Ice cream and candy shop. Souvenirs for all ages.
7 locals recommend
DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant
8307 Emerald Dr
7 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Ben & Jerry’s
8204 Emerald Dr
15 locals recommend
Lunch and dinner within walking distance.
29 locals recommend
Flipperz Family Bar & Grill
311 Mangrove Dr
29 locals recommend
Lunch and dinner within walking distance.
Great place to watch a game.
10 locals recommend
Shark's Den Sports Bar & Grill
8700 Emerald Dr
10 locals recommend
Great place to watch a game.
Feed the turtles while you wait for your table.
60 locals recommend
Rucker Johns Restaurant
8700 Emerald Dr
60 locals recommend
Feed the turtles while you wait for your table.
Great place to pick up a salad or sandwich. Shop for souvenirs, local food, clothes, and fishing gear.
43 locals recommend
The Village Market
7802 Emerald Dr
43 locals recommend
Great place to pick up a salad or sandwich. Shop for souvenirs, local food, clothes, and fishing gear.
13 locals recommend
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
140 Fairview Dr
13 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
El Zarape
8802 Reed Dr
8 locals recommend
Grab a quick bite while shopping in Emerald Plantation.
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
8700 Emerald Dr
Grab a quick bite while shopping in Emerald Plantation.
13 locals recommend
Michaelangelo's Pizza & Subs
660 W Corbett Ave
13 locals recommend
38 locals recommend
Lazzara's Pizza & Subs
9104 Coast Guard Rd
38 locals recommend
Nearby place for take out Chinese food.
Great Wall
8201 Emerald Dr
Nearby place for take out Chinese food.
Fine dining with views overlooking the water. Has a rooftop bar with views of the ocean and the sound.
63 locals recommend
Caribsea
8921 Crew Dr
63 locals recommend
Fine dining with views overlooking the water. Has a rooftop bar with views of the ocean and the sound.
Local fine dining.
42 locals recommend
Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar
8002 Emerald Dr
42 locals recommend
Local fine dining.

Drinks & Nightlife

Has a big outdoor area where kids can play.
33 locals recommend
The Growler Bar Emerald Isle
200 Mallard Dr
33 locals recommend
Has a big outdoor area where kids can play.
Briggs General Store and Bar
8700 Emerald Drive

Everything Else

North Carolina Aquarium with various shows and events (see aquarium website for latest schedule). Outdoor walking trails, a park for the kids, and a pit to look for sharks teeth and fossils.
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt Blvd
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium with various shows and events (see aquarium website for latest schedule). Outdoor walking trails, a park for the kids, and a pit to look for sharks teeth and fossils.

Getting Around

Local bicycle rental store. Store personnel are friendly and helpful.
6 locals recommend
Hwy 58 Bicycles of Emerald Isle
1785 North Carolina Highway 58
6 locals recommend
Local bicycle rental store. Store personnel are friendly and helpful.

Entertainment & Activities

Water park on the island. Has wading pools for the youngest and tube slides for the bravest. Fun for all ages.
63 locals recommend
Salty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed Dr
63 locals recommend
Water park on the island. Has wading pools for the youngest and tube slides for the bravest. Fun for all ages.
Mini golf
Golfin Dolphin Drive
Golfin Dolphin Drive
Mini golf
bowling and arcade
66 locals recommend
Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin Dr
66 locals recommend
bowling and arcade
Great for a rainy day or some time out of the sun.
22 locals recommend
Emerald Plantation Cinema
8700 Emerald Dr
22 locals recommend
Great for a rainy day or some time out of the sun.
Two 18 Hole Miniature Golf Courses, A Mining Train that will take you to the first holes, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Kiddie Rides
40 locals recommend
Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
976 Salter Path Rd
40 locals recommend
Two 18 Hole Miniature Golf Courses, A Mining Train that will take you to the first holes, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Kiddie Rides

Parks & Nature

Fishing pier with scenic overlook.
77 locals recommend
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
100 Bogue Inlet Dr
77 locals recommend
Fishing pier with scenic overlook.
Great for those who love history. Beach access.
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon Rd
250 locals recommend
Great for those who love history. Beach access.
Different nature programs are offered for various age groups. See their website for details.
66 locals recommend
Hammocks Beach State Park
1572 State Rd 1511
66 locals recommend
Different nature programs are offered for various age groups. See their website for details.
A fun day excursion. This requires a personal boat or ferry out of Beaufort. See their website for details on location and hours of ferry operation.
78 locals recommend
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
78 locals recommend
A fun day excursion. This requires a personal boat or ferry out of Beaufort. See their website for details on location and hours of ferry operation.

Essentials

52 locals recommend
Food Lion
8700 Emerald Dr
52 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Cap'n Willis Seafood Market
7803 Emerald Dr
14 locals recommend