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2026 Atlantic Beach Hiking Spots Guide

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Relaxing Getaway at Atlantic Beach

Welcome to Seas The Day Villa, your sunny Atlantic Beach hideaway! Just a short walk from the sand, this vibrant Crystal Coast home is ideal for families or groups looking for fun, relaxation, and plenty of space. The entirely supplied kitchen makes...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Relaxing townhome within a 2 minute walk...

Located a stone’s throw from the famed Circle in Atlantic Beach, this is the ideal spot to spend a few days calming and appreciating the coastal lifestyle. Whether it’s the three-min. walk to the beach or the one-min. walk to Bahia Beach House ...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Historic dog-friendly home with Central ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Feel the appeal of historic Beaufort in this elegantly restored home constructed in 1838, located just two blocks from downtown Beaufort's front street and waterfront. This...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...