Emerald Isle Guidebook
Family Activities
A great place to spend a rainy day or just enjoy a fun day off the island with family.
12 locals recommend
Golfin' Dolphin
134 Golfin Dolphin DrA great place to spend a rainy day or just enjoy a fun day off the island with family.
Emerald Forest Mini-Golf
8720 Reed DrMini golf only a few miles from our properties
Waterpark complete with slides and pool on the island, only a few miles from our property.
Water Boggan
8915 Reed DrWaterpark complete with slides and pool on the island, only a few miles from our property.
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
100 Bogue Inlet DrStroll the pier or fish
Large aquarium on the island 35 miles from our properties.
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdLarge aquarium on the island 35 miles from our properties.
Dining
Family-friendly atmosphere with a fenced area with plenty of room for the kids to play.
43 locals recommend
The Java Post
207 WB McLean DrFamily-friendly atmosphere with a fenced area with plenty of room for the kids to play.
Gaffer's
9106-A Coast Guard RoadExcellent menu and wonderful outdoor seating
Boro Low Country Kitchen
101 Moore StWaterfront dining in historic Swansboro
Casual, pier-side dining with expansive views of the Bogue Inlet pier.
30 locals recommend
Surf's Up Grill & Bar
102 Bogue Inlet DrCasual, pier-side dining with expansive views of the Bogue Inlet pier.
Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar
8002 Emerald DrLocally-owned favorite
One of the most popular spots in Emerald Isle. Don't let the line deter you, they move quick!
69 locals recommend
Fish Hut Grill
301 Mangrove DrOne of the most popular spots in Emerald Isle. Don't let the line deter you, they move quick!
If you're craving a bagel on this southern island, this is the spot to go.
14 locals recommend
Giovanni's Brooklyn Bagels
8700 Reed DrIf you're craving a bagel on this southern island, this is the spot to go.
Great family atmosphere, complete with large, fence backyard for the kids. Great food to boot!
The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits
Great family atmosphere, complete with large, fence backyard for the kids. Great food to boot!
Breweries and Bars
Great little bar, popular with locals, less than a mile from the end of Coast Guard road.
33 locals recommend
The Growler Bar Emerald Isle
200 Mallard DrGreat little bar, popular with locals, less than a mile from the end of Coast Guard road.
Awesome brewery down the island a bit in Atlantic Beach.
25 locals recommend
Crystal Coast Brewing Company
219 W Fort Macon RdAwesome brewery down the island a bit in Atlantic Beach.
Emerald Club
8102 Emerald DrBar/night club, a favorite on the island for over 20 years.