Emerald Isle, Coastal administrative division in Carteret County, North Carolina, US
Emerald Isle extends across 5.1 square miles along Bogue Banks, featuring sandy beaches and direct access to the Atlantic Ocean waters.
In 1951, seven investors purchased the 12-mile stretch of island for $350,000, dividing it into 54 blocks of 1,000 feet each.
The town maintains sea turtle protection programs, with regular patrols monitoring nesting sites and educating visitors about marine conservation.
The population increases from 3,847 permanent residents to approximately 50,000 visitors during peak summer weeks through rental property occupancy.
The Cameron Langston Bridge, opened in 1971, replaced the ferry service and established permanent vehicle access to this Atlantic coastal community.
Location: Carteret County
Inception: 1951
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: https://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/
Shares border with: Bogue Banks
Website: https://emeraldisle-nc.org
GPS coordinates: 34.66690,-77.01360
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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