Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and 23rd St.
About
Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and 23rd St. is a stretch of beach in North Carolina, about 3 miles from the town of Indian Beach. It is a simple shoreline spot, defined by the intersection of Ocean Dr. and 23rd St. rather than by a trail or a set of facilities. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 74°F, while July and August average highs near 87°F. Several short trails sit within a few miles, including the Patsy Pond Green Loop about 3 miles away and the Patsy Pond Blue Loop at about 3.2 miles. The Theodore Roosevelt Nature Trail is roughly 7 miles off, and Cedar Point Campground, a saltwater fishing spot, is about 7.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and 23rd St.
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–84°F and lows of 41–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport/Morehead City Wfo, NC weather station, 8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan54° high34° low
- Feb57° high36° low
- Mar63° high41° low
- Apr71° high50° low
- May78° high59° low
- Jun84° high67° low
- Jul87° high71° low
- Aug87° high70° low
- Sep82° high65° low
- Oct74° high54° low
- Nov65° high43° low
- Dec59° high37° low
Nearby
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking3 mi
- PATSY POND BLUE LOOPHiking3.2 mi
- Blue TrailHiking3.2 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking3.2 mi
- Yellow TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature TrailHiking7 mi
- Alice G. Hoffman Nature TrailHiking7.1 mi
- Cedar Point CampgroundSaltwater fishing7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
