Seven reasons to Visit Emerald Isle in Winter
Looking for a cure to your wintertime blues? A winter getaway that includes a salty sea breeze with sand between your toes might be the perfect solution to combat your winter conditions. Emerald Isle is the perfect way to escape from the cold during the winter months! We rarely see temperatures drop below 50 degrees. Typically, the weather stays around the mid-60s, with plenty of sunshine to warm you up. While winter may be the off-season on Emerald Isle, there are still a myriad of things to do that are available year-round.
#1. Outdoor activities. Off-season in Emerald Isle on Bogue Banks is a special time that the locals treasure. You get to partake in some great outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding. And, you get to see the sun rise and set over the Atlantic Ocean. The red and yellow colors are psychedelic. Nature lovers will have extra appreciation for the seclusion Bogue Banks offers, truly allowing visitors to take in the beauty surrounding Bogue Banks.
#2. Accommodations. During the winter, inexpensive long-term and short-term weekend rentals are available. Come down for an extended stay over Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Presidents’ Day. Some of these winter rentals feature amenities that include hot tubs and heated pools.
#3. Oysters. One of the best parts of traveling to Emerald Isle, NC is knowing you get to indulge in local delicacies. The Crystal Coast is famous for having some of the best oysters around. Oyster season begins in October and goes until March, nominating winter as the prime time to make oysters your next main dinner dish. North Carolina’s inlets give oysters a unique flavor; a flavor you must taste! Be on the lookout for any oyster and seafood festivals happening in the nearby areas and for any oyster specials and deals fishmongers and restaurants may be offering.
#4. Bring the dog. Your dog can soak up the sun and splash in the waves without you ever having to worry about leaving them behind. Before you head out to the coast, check your local beaches’ animal regulations and laws to make sure you and your pet make the most of your trip to Emerald Isle, NC.
#5. Bird watching. There is so much to do in Emerald Isle, but nothing quite surmounts to the beauty of bird watching. Emerald Isle and the Crystal Coast are known for their wildlife diversity and the splendor of land meeting sea. Throughout the year, including the winter season, you are sure to spot various species of birds throughout the area like sea gulls, Eastern Bluebird, and the Brown Pelican. Grab your binoculars- there’s so much to see!
#6. Shopping. Emerald Isle and its neighboring communities like Swansboro and Beaufort also provides a perfect shopping experience for some much needed retail therapy! There are so many one-of-a-kind specialty shops, seaside shopping centers and plazas that can fulfill all your winter shopping needs. Regardless if you forgot to pack a sweatshirt or you’re buying a historic antique, these stores have something perfect for everyone.
#7. Events and Festivals. f you’re feeling gutsy on New Year’s Day, join us at the Alfred B. Cooper Memorial Park in Atlantic Beach for the Penguin Plunge! Start your New Year with a splash at the annual Penguin Plunge! Each year, hundreds of participants start their New Year off with a splash, bounding into the icy Atlantic Ocean to raise money for local charities. The 2020 Penguin Plunge featured charity will be the The Salvation Army of Carteret County.
On February 2nd & 3rd Morehead City, NC will host the annual Carolina Chocolate Festival at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Festival goers can experience an assortment of chocolate goodies along with other fun activities including, cake walks and a chocolate pudding contest.
Now is an awesome time to start thinking about your options for a winter getaway to the coast of Emerald Isle, NC. If you need additional information, visit my website at www.EIHomesforSale.com for my Guild to Living in Emerald Isle or text your email address to: 919-308-2292.
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