Emerald Isle, NC

united states

Emerald Isle is a barrier island beach town on North Carolina's Crystal Coast, connected to the mainland by the Cameron Langston Bridge on Highway 58. It's about 20 minutes from Morehead City or 2.5 hours from Raleigh via US 70 East. The narrow island sits between the Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Sound, offering 12 miles of public beaches accessible through distinctive wooden walkways that cross the protective dunes.