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TOWN OF Emerald Isle

WHY BUY

Local?

Did you know that in the United States Friendly Market
most produce is picked four to seven days This upscale, indoor/outdoor market is
before being displayed on supermarket located in a unique setting, offering fresh
shelves, and, on average, is shipped for local produce and homemade baked
1500 miles before being sold? Those goods, including Market “Crack” Pie and
distances are considerably longer when Tomato Cheese Pie to name a few.
we take into consideration foods that are Stroll along the winding path and enjoy
imported from Canada, Mexico, Asia and the beautiful wooded surroundings of
other places. The Plant Stand while snacking on a fresh
pastry...we hear the tomato pies
Buying from local farmers means you go quickly!
are getting your food at its peak. Fresh Every Day 9 am - 5 pm
Important Beach Regulations Building at 7509 Emerald Drive to purchase not be tolerated. Please use the numerous foods purchased from local farms are 205 Friendly Road, Corner of Bridges St.
an annual permit or call 252-354-3424. trash cans and recycling containers located healthier and fresher because they Extension & Friendly Road, Morehead City
The main reason people come to Emerald Beach vehicle access ramps are located at every public beach access. don’t spend days on trucks and then on www.friendlymarketnc.com | 252-222-0273
supermarket shelves losing their nutrients.
Isle is obvious...to enjoy the beautiful at the 3000 block of Ocean Drive • Red flags in place on the beach strand Preservatives are often used to keep the Cedar Point Salty Air Open Market
beaches. Please adhere to the following (the "dog-leg"), the end of Black Skimmer mean surf conditions are extremely food stable longer and are potentially Located in Cedar Point, this outdoor
beach regulations to ensure everyone’s Drive and at The Point. dangerous and swimming is not advised. hazardous to your health. Commercially open-air market offers a wide variety of
visit to the beach is as enjoyable as • Dunes are the Town's first line of defense • Sea turtle nests are marked with wooden produced foods are also challenging farm fresh local produce, free range eggs,
possible. Questions about the Town’s beach in storms and hurricanes. Climbing on the posts, tape and signage and should to grow without the use of pesticides, fresh local pork and farm fresh milk and
dunes is not permitted.
regulations can be directed to the Town be avoided. The Town is a sea turtle chemical fertilizers, antibiotics and growth dairy products. Local artisans and crafters
Manager’s office at 252-354-3424, the Fire • Fires are not permitted on the beach strand. sanctuary and works diligently to protect hormones – all of which can be harmful to are on hand selling a wide array of
Department Beach Patrol at 252-354-2445, • Fireworks that leave the ground and/or sea turtles. both the environment and human health. handcrafted wares. Make it a point to
or the Police Department at 252-354-2021. explode are illegal. The Police Department • Surfing is not permitted within 200 feet of Purchasing locally grown, farm-fresh food visit the area’s newest outdoor market,
will confiscate any illegal fireworks and file the ocean fishing pier. and local seafood helps preserve your where strolling along and talking to the
• Beach tents, canopies and other beach appropriate charges. health and the environment. You’ll also locals is just as fun as shopping.
equipment must be removed from the • Holes in the sand deeper than 12 inches RIP CURRENT SAFETY be strengthening the local economy by Summer hours Tues - Fri 9 am - 5 pm,
beach strand each night. Town staff will must be filled in completely when you If caught in an ocean rip current: investing money close to home. Sat - Sun 9 am - 5 pm
confiscate any unattended beach tents, leave the beach. Large holes are a safety • Remain calm to conserve energy 307 Cedar Point Blvd.
canopies and other equipment left out hazard for others using the beach, and think clearly. Several places where you can buy www.saltyairmarket.com
during the overnight hours. as well as for nesting sea turtles and • Never fight against the current. fresh, local foods:
• Camping overnight is not permitted on the their offspring. Winberry Farm Cap’n Willis Seafood Market
Fresh, local seafood from their own boats
beach strand. • Horseback riding is allowed on the beach • Think of the rip current like a treadmill Open every day the end of April including shrimp, scallops, tuna, grouper,
that cannot be turned off, but you can
• Cigarette butts should not be left on the between September 15 and April 30 only step to the side of. through the end of November, local oysters, crabs, crabmeat and more.
beach, but should be properly discarded. (closed to horseback riding during Easter • Swim out of the current in a direction 8:30 am - 6:30 pm The friendly folks at Cap’n Willis will even
• Dogs are permitted on the beach strand, week). Horseback riders should use the following the shoreline. When out of the 1006 Cedar Point Blvd, pack your coolers for travel. Look
•
beach vehicle access ramps to access
but must be kept on a leash at all times. the beach. No permit is required. Horse current, swim at an angle, away from Cedar Point 252-393-2281 for the red roof at 7803 Emerald Drive
Dog excrement must be collected and excrement must be collected and removed the current, toward shore. in Emerald Isle. Open 7 days a week
removed from the beach strand. from the beach strand. from 9 am to 7 pm.
Trash containers are located at each • If you are unable to swim out of the rip 253-354-2500
public beach access on both the beach • Jet skis and other personal watercraft may current, float or calmly tread water. When
and street sides. not be operated at a speed greater than out of the current, swim toward shore.
• Driving on the beach is allowed for four five miles per hour within 200 feet of the • If you are still unable to reach shore, draw
shoreline or within 200 feet of an ocean
wheel drive vehicles with a Town-issued fishing pier. attention to yourself by waving your arms
permit between the dates of September 15 and yelling for help.
and April 30 only (closed to driving during • Leaping from an ocean fishing pier is illegal.
Easter week). Visit the Town Administration • Littering on the beach is illegal and will

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