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2026 Atlantic Beach Picnicking Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Family & Dog Friendly Oceanfront

'Carolina Dawn' is a comfortably furnished and entirely equipped oceanfront duplex (East side). Just steps from the handsome sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, this is one of the most family friendly beaches in the Southeast...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Townhouse Style Condo with Great Ocean V...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Pine Knoll Townes is centrally located in Pine Knoll Shores which gives simple access to attractions and events on either end of Bogue Banks. This oceanfront complex sits...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Beach Music, Oceanfront House in Emerald...

Be sure to savor the Beach Music on your Emerald Isle vacation! Most economical 4-Bedroom Oceanfront home with Private Swimming Pool! Located within walking distance to eateries, shopping, and the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier! Stackable Washer/Dryer...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...

Hitting the seashore in Atlantic Beach is an easy venture, thanks to a number of local public beach accesses, including the sprawling Picnic Street Park. With a prime locale that straddles the borders of the Fort Macon State Park and the town limits...