Prepare for tasty seafood, oceanfront stays, and beautiful beaches at this Crystal Coast escape.

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For beachfront access, stay at Islander Hotel & Resort or rent a spacious home through Emerald Isle Realty. Take in the gorgeous water views while spending the day on one of the wide beaches. Fill up ...

Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name. From its place on the Crystal Coast, an 85-mile-long ...

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — From Apr. 13 until Sept. 15, 2025, people will have to pay by the hour to park at the West or East beach accesses in Emerald Isle. This signifies the beginning of the ...

A quiet beach community along the East Coast sits in the shadows of some of the most popular sun-seeker areas—but its appeal lies in its quiet charm and family-friendly atmosphere. The median list ...

One North Carolina beach stands out for its unusually clear water and light-colored sand, rivaling even the Gulf Coast’s most celebrated shores, according to Southern Living. The magazine spotlighted ...

People on an Emerald Isle beach lined up arm-in-arm, forming a long chain to try to rescue swimmers from rough surf and dangerous ocean currents Wednesday, a video shows. The Town of Emerald Isle ...

The Bogue Inlet Pier at Emerald Isle, North Carolina. You don’t have to travel to the Caribbean for a glimpse of clear blue-green waters. In fact, you don’t even need a passport. All you need to do is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This Crystal Coast beach town has a slower pace that’s easy to enjoy on two wheels. Stroll the 12 miles of beach, or experience ...