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Good Eats
Excellent restaurant with delicious seafood themed appetizers and entrees. My favorite is the down east shrimp and grits. Best I've ever had! Live music sometimes on Friday and Saturday nights. Bloody Mary bar on Sunday mornings.
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Gaffer's
9106-A Coast Guard RoadExcellent restaurant with delicious seafood themed appetizers and entrees. My favorite is the down east shrimp and grits. Best I've ever had! Live music sometimes on Friday and Saturday nights. Bloody Mary bar on Sunday mornings.
After dinner, be sure and stop by the Sweet Spot for some ice cream! The island's favorite ice cream stop, many different flavors to choose from and once you make your purchase, you can enjoy your sweet treat while rocking on one of the rocking chairs out front, watching the traffic and tourists go by.
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Sweet Spot
8201 Emerald DrAfter dinner, be sure and stop by the Sweet Spot for some ice cream! The island's favorite ice cream stop, many different flavors to choose from and once you make your purchase, you can enjoy your sweet treat while rocking on one of the rocking chairs out front, watching the traffic and tourists go by.
One of the island's secret treasures where both locals and tourists flock to eat! Amazing food, help yourself beer coolers, and outdoor and indoor seating. Menu is an interesting blend of local seafood and Wisconsin favorites reflecting the owners home state. During the tourist season the line will travell out into the parking lot, but fear not because it moves quickly. The owner or his wife will usually be working the waiting line to get patrons a mixed drink or beer while they wait. *Seasonal - closed Dec.-March
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Fish Hut Grill
301 Mangrove DrOne of the island's secret treasures where both locals and tourists flock to eat! Amazing food, help yourself beer coolers, and outdoor and indoor seating. Menu is an interesting blend of local seafood and Wisconsin favorites reflecting the owners home state. During the tourist season the line will travell out into the parking lot, but fear not because it moves quickly. The owner or his wife will usually be working the waiting line to get patrons a mixed drink or beer while they wait. *Seasonal - closed Dec.-March
A Sound front restaurant 5 miles away towards Atlantic Beach. Casual restaurant with good seafood.
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The Crab Shack
146 Shore DrA Sound front restaurant 5 miles away towards Atlantic Beach. Casual restaurant with good seafood.
Great stop for fresh seafood on the island!
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Cap'n Willis Seafood Market
7803 Emerald DrGreat stop for fresh seafood on the island!
Sports bar and restuarant located in Morehead City.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ioanni's Grill
4138 Arendell StSports bar and restuarant located in Morehead City.
Nice seafood restaurant with good views and outdoor seating. Located in Atlantic Beach.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amos Mosquito's Restaurant
703 E Fort Macon RdNice seafood restaurant with good views and outdoor seating. Located in Atlantic Beach.
In Emerald Isle, good food but a little pricey.
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Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar
8002 Emerald DrIn Emerald Isle, good food but a little pricey.
Sol Bowls
Awesome bowls! Many choices of toppings. Fruity and refreshing!
Sightseeing
This is a favorite spot for vacationers as well as tourists. The Fishing Pier is free for sightseers. Walk down and see what fish the anglers are reeling in. Beautiful views up and down Emerald Isle beach.
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Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
100 Bogue Inlet DrThis is a favorite spot for vacationers as well as tourists. The Fishing Pier is free for sightseers. Walk down and see what fish the anglers are reeling in. Beautiful views up and down Emerald Isle beach.
On this gorgeous 15-20 minute ferry ride to Cape Lookout, you may catch a glimpse of the Shackleford Banks horses, bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, and more! Enjoy the majestic Cape Lookout lighthouse, surf fishing, wide beaches, and the beach shuttle to get you to the best shelling on the eastern seaboard!
Round-Trip Prices
Adult (Ages 12+) - $18
Child (Ages 3-11) - $11
Infant (Ages 2 & under) - Free
Pet (Leashed) - $7
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Island Express Ferry Service
1800 Island RdOn this gorgeous 15-20 minute ferry ride to Cape Lookout, you may catch a glimpse of the Shackleford Banks horses, bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, and more! Enjoy the majestic Cape Lookout lighthouse, surf fishing, wide beaches, and the beach shuttle to get you to the best shelling on the eastern seaboard!
Round-Trip Prices
Adult (Ages 12+) - $18
Child (Ages 3-11) - $11
Infant (Ages 2 & under) - Free
Pet (Leashed) - $7
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort reflects coastal life and interprets lighthouses and lifesaving stations, the seafood industry, motorboats, and more. Studies in marine life, science, and ecology are available for all ages. The Beaufort museum is the repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, among them cannons, grenades, belt buckles and beads. The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center teaches boatbuilding for all ages.
HOURS
The N.C. Maritime Museum and the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, both located on Front Street in downtown Beaufort, are open year-round on the same schedule.
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28; Dec. 24, 25 and 26 for the Christmas Holiday; and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.
Admission to both sites is free. Donations are appreciated.
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North Carolina Maritime Museum
315 Front StThe North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort reflects coastal life and interprets lighthouses and lifesaving stations, the seafood industry, motorboats, and more. Studies in marine life, science, and ecology are available for all ages. The Beaufort museum is the repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, among them cannons, grenades, belt buckles and beads. The Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center teaches boatbuilding for all ages.
HOURS
The N.C. Maritime Museum and the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, both located on Front Street in downtown Beaufort, are open year-round on the same schedule.
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28; Dec. 24, 25 and 26 for the Christmas Holiday; and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.
Admission to both sites is free. Donations are appreciated.
Family Fun
A great place to take the family. Fun for everyone! Attractions include large arcade, bowling, bar / restaurant, go-karts, bumper boats, putt putt golf, driving range, batting cages and an escape room.
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Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin DrA great place to take the family. Fun for everyone! Attractions include large arcade, bowling, bar / restaurant, go-karts, bumper boats, putt putt golf, driving range, batting cages and an escape room.
Dolphin and jet ski tours, jet ski rental, paddle board rental, banana boat rides, kayak rental, pontoon boat rental.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Saturday - 10:00am - 4:00pm*
Sunday - 11:00am - 4:00pm*
*Last Reservation At 3:00
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Island Water Sports Rentals
1960 Salter Path RdDolphin and jet ski tours, jet ski rental, paddle board rental, banana boat rides, kayak rental, pontoon boat rental.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Saturday - 10:00am - 4:00pm*
Sunday - 11:00am - 4:00pm*
*Last Reservation At 3:00
Public boat ramp. Coveniently located just 3 miles from Linda's Lanai.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Emerald Isle Boat Ramp
6712 Emerald DrPublic boat ramp. Coveniently located just 3 miles from Linda's Lanai.
Boat rental and fishig charters
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Emerald Isle Adventures Fishing & Boat Rentals
6800 Marina DrBoat rental and fishig charters
Conveniently located just 9.2 miles away, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knolls Shores. From the mountains to the sea … feel the spray of a mountain waterfall. Watch river otters play. Touch a stingray. Look a shark in the eye. Explore shipwrecks — without getting wet. See a rare white sea turtle. Thousands of aquatic animals take you on a journey from the state’s grand peaks to the open Atlantic, much like a raindrop makes its way to the ocean. See Plan Your Visit for more information on these activities and other family fun at one of the coast’s most popular attractions.
ADMISSION
General Admission Prices
Adults (Ages 13-61): $12.95
Seniors (Ages 62 and older): $11.95
Military: $11.95
Children (Ages 3-12): $10.95
Ages 2 and younger and NC Aquarium Society Members: FREE
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Acuario de Carolina del Norte en Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdConveniently located just 9.2 miles away, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knolls Shores. From the mountains to the sea … feel the spray of a mountain waterfall. Watch river otters play. Touch a stingray. Look a shark in the eye. Explore shipwrecks — without getting wet. See a rare white sea turtle. Thousands of aquatic animals take you on a journey from the state’s grand peaks to the open Atlantic, much like a raindrop makes its way to the ocean. See Plan Your Visit for more information on these activities and other family fun at one of the coast’s most popular attractions.
ADMISSION
General Admission Prices
Adults (Ages 13-61): $12.95
Seniors (Ages 62 and older): $11.95
Military: $11.95
Children (Ages 3-12): $10.95
Ages 2 and younger and NC Aquarium Society Members: FREE
Convenient stop
Within walking distance from Linda's Lanai, has usual wares but also some unexpected finds such as produce and Emerald Isle themed gifts.
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Dollar General
3201 Emerald DrWithin walking distance from Linda's Lanai, has usual wares but also some unexpected finds such as produce and Emerald Isle themed gifts.
Within walking distance from Linda's Lanai, serves breakfast sandwiches and has a decent wine selection.
Turtles/Emerald Isle Mini Mart
3305 Emerald DrWithin walking distance from Linda's Lanai, serves breakfast sandwiches and has a decent wine selection.
Island Pet Veterinary Hospital
110 WB McLean DrIn case your dog has medical needs, this is where we take our dog.
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Anchor Drafthouse
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Bar Scene
Favorite watering hole of tourists and locals alike! Live music most Friday and Saturday night. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Craft brews from near and far. Tell Morgan the barkeep hello and leave her a big tip!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Growler Bar Emerald Isle
200 Mallard DrFavorite watering hole of tourists and locals alike! Live music most Friday and Saturday night. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Craft brews from near and far. Tell Morgan the barkeep hello and leave her a big tip!
Local distellry speacilizing in Bourbons, Vodka and Gin. Distellry tours available with samples at the end for those of age. Live music on the weekends with mixed drinks and local beers and a food truck. Be sure and tell Richard, the owner we said hello!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bogue Sound Distillery
108 Bogue Commercial DrLocal distellry speacilizing in Bourbons, Vodka and Gin. Distellry tours available with samples at the end for those of age. Live music on the weekends with mixed drinks and local beers and a food truck. Be sure and tell Richard, the owner we said hello!
Gaffer's
9106-A Coast Guard RoadNice bar attached to restaurant.
The Torpedo Lounge is a roof top bar above Caribsea that has great cocktails and views of the ocean.
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Caribsea
8921 Crew DrThe Torpedo Lounge is a roof top bar above Caribsea that has great cocktails and views of the ocean.
Shopping
A delightful seaside village that offers a strollable boardwalk overlooking Taylor's Creek with splendid shops, restaurants, Fishtowne Brewery, Ice cream parlor and the NC Maritime Museum.
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Beaufort
A delightful seaside village that offers a strollable boardwalk overlooking Taylor's Creek with splendid shops, restaurants, Fishtowne Brewery, Ice cream parlor and the NC Maritime Museum.
Shopping along the waterfront of historic downtown Swansboro is a treat for shoppers of all ages! Take your time wandering through a variety of quaint shops, boutiques and galleries along the picturesque IntraCoastal Waterway…but make sure to hunt for that perfect souvenir along the way! You'll want to remember this visit!
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Swansboro
Shopping along the waterfront of historic downtown Swansboro is a treat for shoppers of all ages! Take your time wandering through a variety of quaint shops, boutiques and galleries along the picturesque IntraCoastal Waterway…but make sure to hunt for that perfect souvenir along the way! You'll want to remember this visit!