One of the cool things to do while you vacation in Emerald Isle and the Crystal Coast area is take a short jaunt down the island to Fort Macon, which is on the East end of Bogue Banks, east of Atlantic Beach at the very end of the island. The Fort overlooks both the Bogue Sound and Atlantic Ocean, and sits next to one of the widest beaches in the area. The Civil War era fort is maintained in near-authentic condition, and offers a few spoken histories integrated into the displays. Check out the beautiful views and enjoy a bit of history if you want to do something cool while vacationing in Emerald Isle.




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You really can have the beach and Atlantic Ocean as your backyard if you get an Emerald Isle vacation rental house in the front row. Just a quick walk from your relaxing deck across the walkway and down the steps. A great way to relax and play with your family and friends in the relaxing beautiful vacation playground that is Emerald Isle. This photo was taken around the 2200 block.

This little girl was playing down near the water's edge. We saw her run over and grab her sand castle bucket. She very determinedly turned it on its side and climbed upon it, then proceeded to dance atop it.

There is a Coast Guard station on the West end of the Island, down near The Point. We often see the boats flying by, sometimes off to a real emergency, or like this one, drilling in just off the coast.

Emerald Isle had a bit of a warm spell today, rising into the 60s. Here's a pic I took in September 07 at one of the Emerald Isle beach access points.