Food scene
The closest restaurant/pub to our house. Easily walkable, or ride a bike. Can get crowded on weekends!
The nachos are tasty and large enough to share. Check their FB page for live entertainment schedules.
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Gaffer's
9106-A Coast Guard RoadThe nachos are tasty and large enough to share. Check their FB page for live entertainment schedules.
A local's spot with beach decor and picnic tables outside. There can be a line out of the door but it moves fast!
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Fish Hut Grill
301 Mangrove DrA local's spot with beach decor and picnic tables outside. There can be a line out of the door but it moves fast!
One of Emerald Isle's oldest restaurants. The burgers are huge and it's very family friendly. The best hush puppies!
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Rucker Johns Restaurant
8700 Emerald DrOne of Emerald Isle's oldest restaurants. The burgers are huge and it's very family friendly. The best hush puppies!
Perfect to celebrate special occasions. Get dressed up and feast. Bring the credit card!
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Caribsea
8921 Crew DrPerfect to celebrate special occasions. Get dressed up and feast. Bring the credit card!
Classic tex mex fare. Go for the top shelf margarita. Best salsa on the island!
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Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
140 Fairview DrClassic tex mex fare. Go for the top shelf margarita. Best salsa on the island!
City/town information
We love riding over to Swansboro. This quaint fishing village is just far enough away to feel like you've gone somewhere without driving too far. About 15 minutes depending on traffic. Worth it!
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Swansboro
We love riding over to Swansboro. This quaint fishing village is just far enough away to feel like you've gone somewhere without driving too far. About 15 minutes depending on traffic. Worth it!
In NC, it's pronounced "BO furt". Waterfront dining, tons of shops, ice cream etc. A nice change of scenery. Roughly 35 minutes by car.
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Beaufort
In NC, it's pronounced "BO furt". Waterfront dining, tons of shops, ice cream etc. A nice change of scenery. Roughly 35 minutes by car.
Sightseeing
Don't miss this little gem! Hiking trails, disc golf course and a dock for fishing or launching. All right across the street from our house.
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Emerald Isle Woods Park
9404 Coast Guard RdDon't miss this little gem! Hiking trails, disc golf course and a dock for fishing or launching. All right across the street from our house.
Don't leave the island without driving (or biking) down to the Point. There is a public access, but limited parking options. Just run up and take a pic!
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The Point
Don't leave the island without driving (or biking) down to the Point. There is a public access, but limited parking options. Just run up and take a pic!