The Point, Emerald Isle — Attraction in Bogue Banks

I mean…just…WOW! If you like breathtaking sunsets, come to The Point. Expansive beaches with great sand and friendly waves perfect for the youngest aquaphiles in your cohort. Yesterday we reserved a surfing lesson/experience for the girls just up the beach which they loved! Tons of nice seashells to collect - a favorite activity for our kiddos.

Stay off the dunes and steer clear of the seabird nesting areas (there are signs posted). The Terns can get aggressive if you get too close, and watch out for eggs in the sand! We avoided the protected zones but still almost stepped on some babies as we were walking...

The residents of Emerald Isle have made it abundantly clear that they are not interested in visitors. This may be a beautiful location, but there is no parking. The only public parking within walking distance is a tiny lot 0.3 miles away and it's always full. I had to drop off my family off to enjoy the sunset, and now I'm writing this review a few miles away, waiting in a parking lot for my family to call me to...

Enjoyed fishing at the point very much. Was a successful trip. We caught blues and Spanish mackerel. Watch out for bird eggs. It is quite the hike from the park’s parking are to the actual point, especially with all your fishing gear, though. But, I’d...