Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and James Dr.
About
Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and James Dr. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about half a mile from the town of Emerald Isle. It is a straightforward spot for getting onto the sand, with no distance or climb to plan around. For beach weather, late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch. A nearby weather station in Newport/Morehead City records typical average highs around 78°F in May and 87°F in July and August, with roughly 10 to 14 wet days a month through the warm season. Several other outings sit within a short drive. Cedar Point Campground, about 4 miles away, offers saltwater fishing, and the Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt hike is close by. Farther out, the Patsy Pond Green Loop is about 5 miles off, and the Bear Island Trail paddling route is about 6.5 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 James Dr.
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, 11 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
- Cedar Point CampgroundSaltwater fishing4.1 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHiking4.2 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHiking4.3 mi
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking5 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking5.1 mi
- Blue TrailHiking5.1 mi
- PATSY POND BLUE LOOPHiking5.1 mi
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing6.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
