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Emerald-Isle
is located along North Carolina's Crystal Coast, near Atlantic Beach on the western end of Bogue Banks, with the Bogue Sound dividing it from the mainland. Emerald Isle has long been noted for its family-oriented beaches and salt marshes, and contains an abundance of parks, museums, aquariums and historic tours. The wide, sandy beaches of Emerald Isle are perfect for swimming, sunning and shelling, while other activities in the area include boating and sailing, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, golf and camping. Readers of "Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine" have rated the North Carolina coast as North America's best wreck diving destination, and the clear, warm waters just off the coast offer exciting dive opportunities for all skill levels. Birdwatchers also love Emerald Isle where they are enchanted by an abundance of pelicans, gulls, herons and egrets. Fort Macon State Park and the historic town of Beaufort are just 15 minutes away, and the unspoiled, deserted beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore are nearby. Whatever your expectations for a relaxing, fun-filled beach vacation, Emerald Isle is sure to have it. Don't forget your camera - you'll want to capture the magic of Emerald Isle on film to enjoy for years to come.
Surrounding areas: Indian Beach, North Carolina (3.5 mi), Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina (8.8 mi), Swansboro, North Carolina (9.6 mi), Atlantic Beach, North Carolina (12.1 mi), Morehead City, North Carolina (13.1 mi), Beaufort, North Carolina (16.5 mi), Harkers Island, North Carolina (22.3 mi)
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Emerald Isle Vacation Rentals
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Emerald Isle Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Islander Motor Inn | | Emerald Isle, NC | | (919) 354-3464 | Amerisuites Atlantic Beach | 118 Salter Path Rd | Pine Knoll Shores, NC | 9.4 mi. | (252) 247-5118 | Atlantis Lodge Inc | 123 Salter Path Rd | Pine Knoll Shores, NC | 9.4 mi. | (919) 726-5168 | Best Western Silver Creek Inn | 801 Cedar Pt Blvd | Swansboro, NC | 9.6 mi. | (252) 393-9015 | Sheraton Atlantic Beach | 2717 W Fort Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 10.7 mi. | (252) 240-1155 | Hampton Inn | 4035 Arendell St | Morehead City, NC | 11.0 mi. | (252) 240-2300 | Econo Lodge Crystal Coast | 3410 Bridges St | Morehead City, NC | 11.9 mi. | (252) 247-2940 | Days Inn | 602 W FT Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 12.1 mi. | (919) 247-6400 | Fishermans Inn | 110 Morehego Ave | Atlantic Beach, NC | 12.1 mi. | (919) 726-2273 | Hollowells Motel | 114 E FT Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 12.1 mi. | (919) 726-5227 | Iron Steamer | | Atlantic Beach, NC | 12.1 mi. | (919) 247-4221 | Peppertree Atlantic Beach | 715 West Ft Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 12.1 mi. | (252) 247-5841 | Comfort Inn | 3100 Arendell St | Morehead City, NC | 12.1 mi. | (252) 247-3434 | Best Western Buccaneer Inn | 2806 Arendell St | Morehead City, NC | 12.3 mi. | (252) 726-3115 | Days Inn | 1220 E Main St | Havelock, NC | 13.0 mi. | (252) 447-1122 | Comfort Inn | 1013 E Main St | Havelock, NC | 13.1 mi. | (252) 444-8444 | Amerisuites | 118 Salter Path Rd | Morehead City, NC | 13.1 mi. | (252) 247-5118 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 5063 Executive Dr | Morehead City, NC | 13.1 mi. | (252) 247-5001 | "Triple ""S"" Motel" | 502 Henderson Blvd | Atlantic Beach, NC | 13.7 mi. | (919) 726-8156 | Hampton Inn Havelock | 105 Tourist Center Dr | Havelock, NC | 14.2 mi. | (252) 447-9400 | Holiday Inn Havelock | 400 Hwy 70 W | Havelock, NC | 14.2 mi. | (252) 444-1111 | Beaufort Inn | 101 Ann St | Beaufort, NC | 16.3 mi. | (252) 728-2600 | Comfort Suites | 130 Workshop Ln | Jacksonville, NC | 25.8 mi. | (910) 346-8900 | Hampton Inn Jacksonville | 474 Western Blvd | Jacksonville, NC | 25.8 mi. | (910) 347-6500 | Super 8 Motel | 2149 N Marine Blvd | Jacksonville, NC | 25.8 mi. | (910) 455-6888 | Extended Stay America | 20 Mcdaniel Dr | Jacksonville, NC | 26.1 mi. | (910) 347-7684 | Days Inn | 1723 Lejeune Blvd | Jacksonville, NC | 26.5 mi. | (929) 353-3336 | Fairfield Inn Jacksonville NC | 121 Circuit Ln | Jacksonville, NC | 26.6 mi. | (888) 228-2800 | Sleep Inn & Suites | 129 Circuit Ln | Jacksonville, NC | 26.6 mi. | (910) 478-0099 | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 1565 Hwy 210 | Sneads Ferry, NC | 26.8 mi. | (910) 327-8282 | Best Western Courtyard Resort | 603 N Marine Blvd | Jacksonville, NC | 27.0 mi. | (910) 455-4100 | Days Inn | 505 N Marine Blvd | Jacksonville, NC | 27.1 mi. | (910) 347-5131 | Holiday Inn Express | 2115 Hwy 17 N | Jacksonville, NC | 27.7 mi. | (910) 347-1900 | Innkeeper Jacksonville | 2139 N Maxine Blvd | Jacksonville, NC | 27.7 mi. | (910) 938-0800 | Onslow Inn | 201 Marine Blvd | Jacksonville, NC | 27.7 mi. | (910) 347-3151 | Tar Heel Inn | 205 Church St | Oriental, NC | 28.3 mi. | (252) 249-1078 | Bridgepointe Hotel And Marina | 101 Howell Rd | New Bern, NC | 29.4 mi. | (877) 283-7713 | Comfort Suites | 218 E Front St | New Bern, NC | 29.9 mi. | (252) 636-0022 |
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Emerald Isle Weather & Climate
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Latitude accounts for some climatic variations in the state of North Carolina, as do soils, plant cover and inland bodies of water. The Gulf Stream has some direct effect on temperatures, as well, especially on the immediate coast. Coastal fronts are common during the winter months, and can push inland, bringing warmer than expected temperatures to the coastal areas. However, at times the cold Labrador Current passes between the Gulf Stream and the North Carolina coast, offsetting most of the general warming effect the Gulf Stream might otherwise have on coastal temperatures. The meeting of the two opposing currents sometimes provides a breeding ground for rough weather. Summer air temperatures along the immediate coastline are lower than those even a few miles inland. Tropical hurricanes come close enough to North Carolina to influence the weather about twice in an average year.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
57°F |
35°F |
5.38 in. |
48°F |
February |
59°F |
36°F |
4.03 in. |
48°F |
March |
65°F |
43°F |
4.27 in. |
54°F |
April |
72°F |
50°F |
2.94 in. |
63°F |
May |
78°F |
59°F |
4.66 in. |
71°F |
June |
84°F |
67°F |
4.04 in. |
77°F |
July |
88°F |
72°F |
5.94 in. |
81°F |
August |
88°F |
71°F |
7.55 in. |
81°F |
September |
84°F |
66°F |
6.47 in. |
80°F |
October |
76°F |
55°F |
4.36 in. |
71°F |
November |
68°F |
46°F |
4.07 in. |
60°F |
December |
60°F |
38°F |
4.54 in. |
55°F |
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Emerald Isle Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Albert J Ellis airport (OAJ) located about 38 miles northwest of Emerald Isle in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) located approximately 58 miles northwest of Emerald Isle in Kinston, North Carolina, the Wilmington International airport (ILM) located roughly 61 miles west of Emerald Isle in Wilmington, North Carolina, and finally the Pitt Greenville airport (PGV) located around 70 miles northwest of Emerald Isle in Greenville, North Carolina.
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Emerald Isle Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Jubilee Park | Carolina Beach | NC | 69.8 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Star Hill Golf & Country Club | Cape Carteret | NC | 6.2 mi. | | Bogue Banks Country Club | Pine Knoll Shores | NC | 8.1 mi. | | Silver Creek Golf Club | Swansboro | NC | 9.0 mi. | | Links Golf Club | Havelock | NC | 13.6 mi. | | Minnesott Golf & Country Club | Arapahoe | NC | 24.8 mi. | | North Shore Country Club | Sneads Ferry | NC | 26.5 mi. | | Rock Creek Golf & Country Club | Jacksonville | NC | 27.7 mi. | | Carolina Pines Golf & Country Club | New Bern | NC | 29.6 mi. | | Emerald Golf Club | New Bern | NC | 29.6 mi. | | Fairfield Harbour Country Club | New Bern | NC | 29.6 mi. | | River Bend Golf & Country Club | New Bern | NC | 29.6 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Hammocks Beach State Park | | NC | 11.2 mi. | | Fort Macon State Park | | NC | 15.4 mi. | |
| Museums |
North Carolina Maritime Museum | Beaufort | NC | 16.5 mi. | (History) | Aurora Fossil Musuem | Aurora | NC | 44.3 mi. | (Science) |
| Zoos and Aquariums |
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | Atlantic Beach | NC | 12.1 mi. | | North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher | Kure Beach | NC | 72.1 mi. | | North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island | Manteo | NC | 111.3 mi. | |
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