How much do you know about Emerald Isle, North Carolina? Let's find out! We're talking about some fun facts about the town and beaches that you can share with your family and friends during your next NC beach vacation. Have a family trivia night in your Emerald Isle rental or just share the love by sharing this post. How many of these interesting things did you already know?
How the Emerald Isle Got Its Name So what's the history behind the name? Why "Emerald Isle"? You may have heard many theories about the origins of the name. Discovered by the Irish? The waters look more green than blue? Phosphorous deposits in the water that give off a green glow? No, no and no. Emerald Isle got its name when the original developers were contemplating the purchase of this undeveloped half of the island. A consultant from Florida was hired to advise them and he asked to be flown over the property to gain a perspective on how development might occur. With no development at the time, the land appeared as a solid green gem in the middle of a sea of sparkling water from this bird's eye view. He looked down and said, "This place shall be known as Emerald Isle." You can read more about the Town of Emerald Isle's history here.
Small Town, Big Beach Access You definitely get a small-town vibe as soon as you step foot into Emerald Isle. The people are friendly, the sense of community spirit is strong, and you'll appreciate the Southern hospitality everywhere you go. The town motto is "Nice Matters" and that rings true from the people you meet to the places you'll go. For such a relatively small beach town, there is a lot of access to the beach. In fact, there are more than 75 public beach accesses and 25 boat accesses—plus more than 350 public parking spaces. Emerald Isle also boasts the largest public boating access on the NC coast!
The Town of Emerald Isle also has several wheelchairs designed to be pushed on the beach strand. They are available at the Emerald Isle Fire Department Station One (7500 Emerald Drive.) They are first come-first served. They can be obtained by picking them up at Fire Station One after 8am each day. They are lent out a daily basis and must be returned by 7pm each evening. They have a 350lb weight limit. They are free of charge; however, we do accept donations to maintain the chairs and purchase new ones as needed.The Town of Emerald Isle takes great pride in its family beach image and small town atmosphere. Read 10 Things You Should Know About Emerald Isle here.
Emerald Isle Named Best Beach in North Carolina Did you know that Emerald Isle was recently voted as the best North Carolina beach by USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards? It was! Noted for its 12 miles of pristine shoreline, beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Sound, coupled with the simple pleasures of the beach and pier—Emerald Isle took the number one spot. Emerald Isle is known as a quintessential beach vacation destination where the focus is on the beach and all the activities that center around it. No need for all that commercialization when there's plenty of natural beauty and beach-centric things to do and for you and your family to enjoy. You can read more about USA Today's Top 10 NC Beach Award Winners here.
Town Hall Trivia How much Emerald Isle Town Hall trivia do you know? There's an easy way to find out! Stop by and see what you can learn for yourself. What kind of clock is on top of the Town Hall building? What aquatic reptile can you find on its exterior? How many rocking chairs are there? What's featured in the foyer that relates to a book that was published? What's the name of the model boat? I could give you the answers but why not take a fun filled field trip to Emerald Isle's Town Hall to sleuth out the answers all by yourself and maybe even get the mayor's autograph.
When you want to learn even more about Emerald Isle, maybe even how to purchase a home here, visit my website at www.EIHomesforSale.com and request my free Guide to Living Where You vacation or text your email address to: 919-308-2292.
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