Emerald Isle: Sea Gull Rd. (EI-24)
About
Emerald Isle: Sea Gull Rd. (EI-24) is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Emerald Isle. It sits about 0.2 miles from Emerald Isle itself, which makes it a straightforward stop for anyone already in town. For comfortable beach weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. At a nearby weather station in Newport/Morehead City, typical averages run to highs around 78°F in May and 82°F in September, while July and August typically peak near 87°F. Beyond the sand, the surrounding area offers fishing, hiking and paddling within a short drive. Cedar Point Campground, a saltwater fishing spot, lies about 3.7 miles away, and the Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt hike is roughly 3.9 miles off. A little farther out are the Patsy Pond Green Loop at about 5.4 miles and the Bear Island Trail for canoeing at around 6 miles.
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: Sea Gull Rd. (EI-24)
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, 12 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 fishing3.7 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHiking3.9 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHiking4 mi
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking5.4 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking5.5 mi
- Blue TrailHiking5.5 mi
- PATSY POND BLUE LOOPHiking5.5 mi
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
