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Our Newest Blue Pearl Home: Chateau of the Isle

Our Newest Blue Pearl Home: Chateau of the Isle This one-of-a-kind contemporary estate is nestled in a secluded oceanfront bluff in the Sea Isle Plantation subdivision located in Indian Beach. Surrounded by an inviting series of terraces with unobstructed views overlooking the ocean, this wedding and event-friendly home spans approximately 9,100 square feet of living […]

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Vacationing with Your Dog on The Crystal Coast

Our beaches welcome your dogs year-round, so whether you’re hitting the waves with your champion swimmer or coasting the sound with your paddleboard-loving puppy – make sure you’re well-equipped for their vacation!

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Crystal Coast Hurricane Information

Hurricane season extends from June to November. When a hurricane approaches, the Town officials will issue either a mandatory or a voluntary evacuation. During a mandatory Crystal Coast Hurricane evacuation, everyone must leave the island and go further inland. This includes both vacationers and permanent residents.

Our Local Restaurants Are Open

We’re sharing a list of our local restaurants that are open and operating during this difficult time. We hope you’ll show them your support.

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The Wild Shackleford Banks Ponies

The Shackleford Banks Ponies aren’t just wild, they’re a historical legacy of the Crystal Coast. The earliest roots of the Shackleford Banks wild horses are still technically unknown, but historians believe that the horses, or “Banker Ponies,” are descendants from Spanish shipwrecks in the 1500s. At least eight shipwrecks that were noted in the area […]

Emerald Isle Open for Visitors

Emerald Isle North Carolina Open for Visitors May 9th, 2020

In an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus while maintaining essential services, the Town has implemented several operational changes to ensure social and physical distance and limit exposure. Provided below is an update on Town operations, services, and events.

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Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Need to get your kids hoppin’? How about an indoor scavenger hunt? Through the COVID-19 Quarantine, Bluewater is here to help find creative ways to keep the entire family entertained.

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10 Helpful Tips for Working From Home

Today we’re sharing some helpful tips for working from home to help get you through these unprecedented times. These are some of our favorites and we thought you’d appreciate them, too.

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Coloring Contest

Looking for some fun activities to keep the kids busy and entertained? We run a coloring contest year-round with a winner selected each month!