Emerald Isle - Jewel of the Crystal Coast

Emerald Isle has long been a favorite North Carolina vacation destination and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches on the coast. In Emerald Isle, fishing is just one of the many entertainment options; golf, shopping, and endless watersports are only a few of the reasons that so many families make Emerald Isle an annual tradition. Bring your fishing rods, your kids, and even the family dog, there truly is something for everyone. Below are a few tidbits we thought might help you enjoy your next vacation even more.

Emerald Isle Fishing
Great surf fishing, outstanding inshore fishing, and dozens of veteran offshore charter captains make Emerald Isle an excellent choice for experienced anglers and casual fishermen alike. If you are new to fishing in the area, a trip to one of the local bait stores or the Bogue Inlet Pier would be a good place to start and learn up-to-date details from the locals.
Emerald Isle Weather
Marine Forecast
Public Beach Parking & Access Locations
Beach Driving Regulations
Emerald Isle Tides
Bogue Inlet Pier


Emerald Isle, NC History

First settled by the Algonquin Indian tribe around 500 A.D., Emerald Isle later became home to fishermen and whalers begining in the 1700's. What is today known as Emerald Isle only began in the 1950's. The southernmost 13 miles of Bogue Banks was purchased by a group of seven developers in 1951 from Mrs. Anita Fort Maulik of Philadelphia for the then record sum of $350,000. The name "Emerald Isle" was coined by a consultant hired by the seven developers. The story has it that while flying over the undeveloped land, he looked down on the beautiful and lush island and surrounding crystal seas and proclaimed, "This Place Shall be Known as Emerald Isle".

Other Emerald Isle Resources
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Rip Current Information
Crystal Coast Golf Courses
Crystal Coast Visitor's Guide (PDF)
Emerald Isle Restaurants
Crystal Coast Golf Courses
EI Maps from Google