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2026 Atlantic Beach Picnicking Guide

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North Villas of Sound of the Sea. Cavernous 2 Bedroom,1.5 Baths Ocean View Condo!! You'll find elegant ocean vistas from the living area and Primary bedroom with decks off each to appreciate the ocean breezes and vistas. Sound of the Sea is a gated...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Bedloe: Cozy Beach Cottage

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to SaturdayBed Linens and Bath Towels SuppliedCharcoal GrillePack-n-playBeach Cart2-min. walk to the beach accessFenced-in Pool shared with the other side of the duplexHigh Speed WiFiFull Size Washer DryerReverse Floor Plan...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

VIP Beach Access, 3 BR House w/Linens, Y...

Appreciate your stay in the heart of Emerald Isle! Your stay includes access to a private gated oceanfront parking area with beach access and showers to wash off after a day in the sun! Savor a short walk down to the Sound to watch the sunset from...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

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...