From Apr. 13 until Sept. 15, 2025, people will have to pay by the hour to park at the West or East beach accesses in Emerald Isle. This signifies the beginning of the tourist season in the area, ...

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WITN) - Beginning soon, beachgoers will have to pay to park at two Emerald Isle lots. Starting April 13th, parking at the Eastern and Western Ocean Regional accesses will cost ...