Everyone in the family can find something to sink their teeth into at Rucker Johns – a family-run restaurant that has been a favorite Emerald Isle destination for more than 25 years. Now offering several locations throughout the state of North Carolina, Rucker Johns continues to serve up crowd-pleasing meals that can easily cater to all varieties of tastes.
Rucker Johns serves lunch and dinner daily, and the menu is nicely diverse with a world of exceptional flavors and local favorites. The burgers are especially popular among folks with large appetites, and have a nice array of toppings that can include homemade chili, Applewood bacon, BBQ sauce, and more. Rucker Johns also has a huge selection of pasta and noodles, flatbreads, sandwiches and wraps, and also an array of seafood dishes for visitors with a coastal appetite. With a nice assortment of sides, desserts, and appetizers to round out the extensive menu, it’s easy to please a crowd with the sheer variety of offerings at Rucker Johns. The popular eatery also features daily specials and soups, which makes every visit a fun opportunity to try something new. Popular with locals and vacationers alike, Rucker Johns is a crowd-pleasing destination that will leave all family members full and happy.
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Dive into a wealth of coastal artifacts, folklore, and legendary figures with a visit to the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Operating as one of three maritime museums along coastal NC, this distinctive site is known for its unique ship-worthy exterior, its vast collection of exhibits that span centuries, and its close ties with the Southern Outer Banks’ most famous resident, Blackbeard the Pirate.
The oceanside community of Pine Knoll Shores is a shining example of the Crystal Coast beach scene. Filled with charming vacation rentals, natural preserves, an acclaimed country club, and little else to draw attention away from the postcard perfect beaches, Pine Knoll Shores is a perfect beach lover's retreat. Located in between the western beaches of Emerald Isle and bustling Atlantic Beach, this beach town is just a five minute drive away from the Atlantic Beach Causeway, (the bridge which connects the mainland with the Bogue Banks), and yet feels miles away from everyday mainland life.
Welcome to this delightful oceanfront home with charming vistas. Unwind on the sunny partially covered deck, listening to the ocean waves and watching pelicans diving in the water and dolphins swimming near the shore. At the main level, you can find a cavernous open, bespoke designed floor plan with handsome woodwork, great room with stone fireplace and a huge intelligent TV, a breakfast table where you can appreciate your coffee or a board game, oceanfront deck right off living area and walkway to the beach, a sizable kitchen with solid surface countertops, and a enormous dining area. A bedroom with a queen bed, a full bathroom and a laundry room can also be found on the main level.Walk up the stairs to the top level and you will find a loft with a futon, play area and a second intelligent TV. Your eyes will soon be caught by the gorgeous oceanfront master bedroom with a king bed, a daybed with a pullout trundle and an oceanfront bathroom and a balcony. Also on the top level are two bedrooms, with a queen bed in one room and two twin beds in another, sharing a jack-and-Jill bathroom.The ground level offers a half bathroom and an outdoor shower.The community is gated and accessed with passes only, with year round tennis and basketball courts, and a swimming pool that opens in the late spring to early fall. This home is mainly used by its owners with only a few weeks rented each year. What is the most liked about it is the tranquility you feel calming in this delightfully decorated home with the green/blue ocean in its background. Come and savor this experience yourself and have a magnificent relaxing time at this rarely found Ocean Reef Pearl!
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10