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 One
of the most unique aspects of the beaches on Emerald
Isle is that they are all south facing. There
are only a handful of beaches on the east coast
that offer south facing ocean views. So you can
enjoy our stunningly beautiful sunrises and sunsets
from the comfort of your beach chair, and never
struggle with the morning glare reflecting off
the ocean.
Emerald Isle has miles of wide
sandy beaches to enjoy, and the warm waters off
our coast make the beach season much longer than
what most people traditional expect. Even through
October our average air temperature is 75 degrees,
with 70 degrees for the ocean. So the months of
September and October are prime months to visit
for a classic beach vacation.
Emerald Isle's beaches have
avoided the commercial feel of most of the eastern
seaboard, so your time on the beach is uncluttered
with that over crowded feel you get most everywhere
else. And if you truly want a beach all to yourself,
then uninhabited Bear Island offers Hammocks Beach
State Park, where you can pitch your umbrella
and have football fields between you and the next
group!
We love the vibrant green color
of our ocean, which gives your vacation to Emerald
Isle the final exotic touch which creates the
recipe for a uniquely relaxing beach experience!
The Beaches
Throughout Emerald Isle there
are easy access points to the beach. Most of our
island is very narrow, with only a few blocks
separating the ocean from the sound, so from your
front door to your toes in the water is always
easy. However there are a couple of beaches that
stand out as ones even more unique that are worth
making the extra trek to experience.
The Point
 At
the extreme western end of Emerald Isle is The
Point, where the island tails off into
a sand bar that offers a panoramic view of the
Atlantic, Bogue Inlet, Bear Island and Bogue Sound.
The water here is extra warm as the ocean mingles
with the shallow expanse of the sound. No where
else on the island gives you more of a perspective
of being on an island than The
Point. This is also a great launch point
if you'd like to take a kayak out for a day on
the water or a paddle to Bear Island.
This is THE spot on Emerald
Isle to enjoy a spectacularly romantic sunset.
So pack the champagne and strawberries, drop your
chairs where the warm waters can caress your feet,
and settle in for nature's daily show!
Hammocks Beach State Park
 Past
the point and Bogue Inlet lies Bear Island, a
3.5 mile long uninhabited island that presents
miles of pristine beaches for your enjoyment.
The island is part of Hammocks Beach State Park,
that has a portion of the park on the mainland
near Swansboro. Bear Island can only be reached
by boat. The park operates a ferry service from
the mainland to the island, and maintains a snack
bar and bath house on Bear Island. So while it
may be uninhabited, there are the key comforts
of civilization available to the visitor.
There are several group campsites
as well as additional primitive campsites which
are ideal for overnight kayaking or canoe trips.
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