- Our list of the best things to do in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, features the top 83 nearby activities — including 36 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Emerald Isle, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Tours, Water Activities, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Emerald Isle, NC , followed by 72 popular activities in nearby cities, including Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Swansboro, Havelock, Jacksonville and New Bern
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SwansboroSUP provides patrons with a glimpse of North Carolina coastal living through paddle boarding, surfing and fishing. Guests can rent paddle boards, tour the island and observe native plants, birds and wildlife.
10.8 Miles
Paddle NC offers guided kayak and paddle boat tours of North Carolina Coast's unique ecosystem. Patrons can learn about the salt march eco system and see wild life such as dolphins, ospreys, and the occasional bald eagle.
10.8 Miles
100%
2 votes
1572 Hammock Beach Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
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For a nearly private and relaxing beachfront experience, visitors can take a ferry to Hammock's Beach State Park. There are warm natural tide pools, sand dunes, and overnight camping is allowed by special permit.
11.1 Miles
Featuring tours that include shelling, fishing, swimming, clamming, sightseeing, and exploring, Reef Gander Tours - Private Tours is a sightseeing excursion company. Tours are carried out along the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.
11.1 Miles
Reef Gander Tours is a sightseeing tour company that offers custom boat tours on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The company offers trips for shelling, fishing, swimming, exploring, clamming, and sightseeing.
11.2 Miles
The oldest federally bonded winery on the Crystal Coast, Somerset Cellars creates regionally authentic wines, including reds, whites, and specialty wines. The winery welcomes visitors, and hosts festivals and special events.
11.2 Miles
50%
2 votes
Atlantic Station Shopping Ctr, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
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The sound system at the Atlantic Station Cinema is excellent, with four screens showing movies. The theatre is clean and the furnishings quaint, with draperies for a throwback look to times when theaters were plush.
11.3 Miles
Situated on a historic military fort, Atlantic Beach at Fort Macon is a barrier island beach with sand dunes for visitors to explore. Visitors can go shelling at the beach or take a dip in the waves.
12.1 Miles
Guests can choose from a wide selection of inshore and deep sea fishing adventures on the Gulf Stream at Island Girl Charters. They offer trips that target marlin, sailfish, wahoo, tuna, kings, dolphin, and cobia.
12.1 Miles
58%
31 votes
Milepost 3.5, Highway 58, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
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A wildlife sanctuary and preserve, Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail provides a great place for a leisurely stroll. While walking, visitors will enjoy views of numerous species of birds, trees and plants.