Beach Driving Information

Beach driving is allowed during the period from September 15 through April 30.  Beach driving is not allowed, however, between the Thursday before Easter weekend and the Monday that occurs 8 days after Easter Sunday.   

Permitted daily times for vehicular travel upon the beach are as follows:

a) From 5 am until 9 pm daily from and including September 15 until and including October 31.
From 5 am until 7 pm daily from and including November 1 until and including March 31.
c) From 5 am until 9 pm daily from and including April 1 until and including April 30.

Please note that effective October 2, 2007 the vehicle access ramp at the Point has been closed indefinitely....

Print Beach Driving Application Form

Read Beach Driving Season 2007-2008 Regulations.

Read Beach Driving Ordinance PDF

Permits and window decals may be obtained from Town Hall during normal business hours (8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday) Call 252.354.3424 if you have any questions. 

Faxed applications should be sent to 252.354.5068 and must include a copy of your vehicle registration and drivers license for processing.

Please note:  The Police Department will not hold permits for anyone unless special arrangements have been made through Town Hall during normal business hours.  Please be advised if you have made special arrangements through Town Hall to pick up your permit after normal business hours at the Police Department you will need the exact fee amount.  The Police Department will not make change for these permits.

Annual beach driving permit fees are $40 for all Emerald Isle residents and taxpayers under 65 years of age, and $80 for all NON-Emerald Isle residents and taxpayers under 65 years of age.  Any citizens age 65 years of age or older, and handicapped persons of any age are eligible for a free permit and will be issued a unique decal.