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2026 Atlantic Beach Hiking Spots Guide

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Private Coastal Retreat • Sound Ocean ...

Escape to a private coastal getaway designed for full-week beach getaways, just a short walk from the sand and featuring pretty water in vistas of the sound and Ocean from multiple decks.Located in a peaceful, family-friendly HOA community, this...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Isle Dream 1 - Beautiful remodeled, 2 BR...

Isle Dream 1 - Escape to this delightful home in photogenic Emerald Isle. With two bedrooms featuring a king bed and a comfortable bunk bed, plus a living room with two couch beds, guests have plenty of space to relax. The home includes two...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Footprints East, Oceanfront Duplex in Em...

Get Ready to leave your footprints in the sand at Susie's Ocean Retreat East!This Oceanfront Duplex with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, and 1 Half Bath. Appreciate elegance and luxury in a beach home with seascape vistas – and a swimming pool! And we...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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...

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...