The gem on the Crystal Coast is tailor-made for family time.
But Emerald Isle’s most enduring magic reveals itself a bit more slowly.
Here are the top things to do to enjoy the slower pace in Emerald Isle.
Enjoy seaside treats, including the view from Bogue Inlet Pier.Credit: Peter Frank Edwards
Surf fishing is also popular.
Check the website before you go though, since construction in the area has caused closures of some access.
To explore the waterways independently, rent kayaks or paddle boards to enjoy other paddling trails in the area.
Credit:Courtesy of Crystal Coast
Get group or personalized instruction that starts with basic skills on the beach and then moves into the waves.
Then pop down the street to Caribsea for dinner, where all the fish is local and sustainably sourced.
Meet on the pier for a family meal at Surf’s Up Grill & Bar.
(Don’t miss out on the grouper sandwich.)
Choose from six flavors of frozen drinks to start the evening, and enjoy games on Friday nights.
Savor fish or ahi poke tacos, fish bites,tuna melt, or fried whole fish.
Add yellowfin tuna or mahi mahi to a salad or make it a sandwich.
Afterward, wander over to Flipperz Family Bar & Grill to order oysters and apps plus a cold beer.
Enjoy daily specials and live music on Friday nights.
Order a Caribsea Collins.
If you are traveling with a smaller crew, more modest cottages, duplexes, and condos are available.
you’re able to also find homes with elevators to help accommodate guests with mobility challenges.
There are pet-friendly properties too.
There is plenty to choose from at Caribsea.
Credit: Peter Frank Edwards
