Emerald Isle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Emerald Isle, NC. December 5, 2016.

Where to stay in Emerald Isle

Boardwalk along the Cedar Point

The Point

While The Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park.

The Point
Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC
The price is 2.343.330 ₫ per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
2.343.330 ₫
2.790.430 ₫ total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Beautiful hotel on the beach. Well worth the visit.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 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
The price is 3.142.127 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
3.142.127 ₫
3.988.005 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (330 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
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.
A Place at the Beach

A Place at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and Les and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (295 reviews)
We were never informed that they had planned a roofing company working on the roof every day at 7:am until 5pm the entire week. It was cold outside so we listened to the ponding of nails all day long. Also they had someone with a security shirt walking around outside and taking pictures of everyone’s ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

A Place at the Beach
stayAPT Suites Fayetteville

stayAPT Suites Fayetteville

4 out of 5
4055 Sycamore Dairy Rd Fayetteville NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Fayetteville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Cross Creek Mall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
Tv in gym did not work during march madness. No place to hang suit. No kurig coffee supplies. No place to sit in bedroom except desk.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

stayAPT Suites Fayetteville
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

4 out of 5
2109 Morton St Charlotte NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (641 reviews)
Very nice property with easy check-in. Kasa was very easy to get in contact with during the whole trip.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
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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