Almost Paradise - Emerald Isle

04/06/2026

If you've never experienced a Crystal Coast sunrise with an ocean breeze in person, then add it to your bucket list!

03/14/2026

Although we often see dolphins in our "neighborhood," we love it when whales pay a visit, whether close in or distant.

03/11/2026

Spring is coming soon!

Only 9 days till Spring is here!

Photo: Todd Dini

08/22/2025

Tough news for the sea turtles, though Emerald Isle's beaches weren't as damaged as those elsewhere.

The Topsail Turtle project has announced that one nest beat the odds, hatching during Hurricane Erin despite the high ocean water at the beach.

07/29/2025

The Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol reports a total of 22 nests this year, with most expected to hatch in the coming weeks. Oceanfront property owners are asked to turn off any oceanfront lighting for the next several weeks, as excessive lighting can cause newly hatched sea turtles to become disoriented. The Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol also offers FREE turtle-friendly light bulbs. T

07/28/2025

The wonderful natural beauty of Emerald Isle.

07/11/2025

In the days before the bridge!

Free rides to Emerald Isle By The Sea. 5am to 11pm every hour on the hour.

05/02/2025

Emerald Isle got a nice writeup in Travel & Leisure.

Emerald Isle on North Carolina's Crystal Coast is perfect for both a family vacation and couples getaway. Here's how to plan the perfect trip to the laid-back beach town.

05/02/2025

Sea turtle season officially kicked off yesterday.
Please remember to turn off beach facing lights when not in use.
Pick up trash and throw it away. Keep the beach and ocean clean.
Fill in holes when beach play is done!
Remove chairs, umbrellas, tents, volleyball nets, daily.

It’s time!!! Sea turtle season officially kicks off tomorrow!!! May 1st.

Please remember to turn off beach facing lights when not in use.

Pick up trash and throw it away. Keep the beach and ocean clean.

Fill in holes when beach play is done!

Remove chairs, umbrellas, tents, volleyball nets, daily.

Help keep our nesting turtles safe and returning to nest for years to come.

Please keep lights off of nesting turtles, stay quiet and calm, and call them in. For EI call 252-646-8292
Or for NC call (252) 241-7367!

This conservation work for sea turtles in Emerald Isle is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
(ES Permit 25ST13).Be

03/15/2025

Great news from our friends at Shepard Barbecue in Emerald Isle.

Getting closer and closer to show time. To bring everyone up to speed, Shepard Barbecue will be opening a kiosk in downtown Wilmington. We still have our location in Emerald Isle and plan to maintain it, although our primary focus for the time being is to get Wilmington up and running first. As a true small business with no partners, we have to operate a bit differently. As most of you know, we have joined the Cargodistrict’s next project, “Cargo West”. Our goal is to contribute to an exceptional hospitality community already thriving. 2025 is going to be a big year full of even bigger surprises, strap in.

01/22/2025

Love the Shibumi in the snow.

Just “chilling” under a Shibumi ❄️ 😂

01/22/2025

Snow came to Emerald Isle as it hasn't for many years.