Part of the 85-mile barrier island that’s affectionately known as the Crystal Coast or the Southern Outer Banks, Emerald Isle ...

The North Carolina coast has 300 miles of barrier-island beaches, but a new report is revealing the best in the state. As ...

Perfect for a family-friendly vacation or a Nicholas Sparks-inspired romantic getaway, the coast of North Carolina ... of sand to settle on: Emerald Isle offers a wide-open shoreline and beach ...

“The Elliot Coues Trail winds through soundside salt marshes and oceanside sand dunes that offer ... to get around your immediate area. This North Carolina Beach Town Has Some of the Clearest ...

A red flag at Emerald Isle warns beachgoers to expect dangerously strong currents and rough seas if they swim in the ocean.