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Atlantic-Beach
is located between Emerald Isle and Morehead City along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the oldest of five towns located in this region, and was originally the site of a small pavilion built on the beach in 1887, with little more than a refreshment stand and stalls for changing clothes. Today, Atlantic Beach is home to approximately 3,500 permanent residents, and the population swells to around 35,000 during the summer months. The center of town known as "The Circle," is at the southernmost end of the Atlantic Beach Causeway and offers amusement park rides for children, an array of shops and businesses, and plenty of parking for the beach. Aside from swimming, sunning, windsurfing, fishing, and almost any other type of beach activity imaginable, Atlantic Beach is home to the 398-acre Fort Macon State Park. Here, guided tours are given of the fort; there is a museum, nature programs and trails for hiking. The North Carolina Aquarium is located in nearby Pine Knoll Shores, where visitors can get a fun, close-up look at North Carolina's maritime ecosystem. The aquarium features a popular touch tank, a riverbank display with live alligators, canoe trips, interpretive beach walks, excursions to remote barrier islands and much more. If you're looking for a place to bring the family for some good, old-fashioned fun in the sun, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina won't disappoint.
Surrounding areas: Morehead City, North Carolina (1.8 mi), Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina (3.3 mi), Beaufort, North Carolina (4.5 mi), Indian Beach, North Carolina (8.6 mi), Harkers Island, North Carolina (10.3 mi), Crystal Coast, North Carolina (11.6 mi), Emerald Isle, North Carolina (12.1 mi)
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Atlantic Beach Vacation Rentals
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Atlantic Beach Hotels and Resorts
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| "Triple ""S"" Motel" | 502 Henderson Blvd | Atlantic Beach, NC | | (919) 726-8156 | | Days Inn | 602 W FT Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | | (919) 247-6400 | | Fishermans Inn | 110 Morehego Ave | Atlantic Beach, NC | | (919) 726-2273 | | Hollowells Motel | 114 E FT Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | | (919) 726-5227 | | Iron Steamer | | Atlantic Beach, NC | | (919) 247-4221 | | Peppertree Atlantic Beach | 715 West Ft Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | | (252) 247-5841 | | Sheraton Atlantic Beach | 2717 W Fort Macon Rd | Atlantic Beach, NC | | (252) 240-1155 | | Best Western Buccaneer Inn | 2806 Arendell St | Morehead City, NC | 1.7 mi. | (252) 726-3115 | | Comfort Inn | 3100 Arendell St | Morehead City, NC | 1.7 mi. | (252) 247-3434 | | Amerisuites | 118 Salter Path Rd | Morehead City, NC | 1.8 mi. | (252) 247-5118 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 5063 Executive Dr | Morehead City, NC | 1.8 mi. | (252) 247-5001 | | Econo Lodge Crystal Coast | 3410 Bridges St | Morehead City, NC | 2.0 mi. | (252) 247-2940 | | Hampton Inn | 4035 Arendell St | Morehead City, NC | 2.4 mi. | (252) 240-2300 | | Amerisuites Atlantic Beach | 118 Salter Path Rd | Pine Knoll Shores, NC | 2.6 mi. | (252) 247-5118 | | Atlantis Lodge Inc | 123 Salter Path Rd | Pine Knoll Shores, NC | 2.6 mi. | (919) 726-5168 | | Beaufort Inn | 101 Ann St | Beaufort, NC | 4.3 mi. | (252) 728-2600 | | Islander Motor Inn | | Emerald Isle, NC | 12.1 mi. | (919) 354-3464 | | Days Inn | 1220 E Main St | Havelock, NC | 14.3 mi. | (252) 447-1122 | | Comfort Inn | 1013 E Main St | Havelock, NC | 14.4 mi. | (252) 444-8444 | | Hampton Inn Havelock | 105 Tourist Center Dr | Havelock, NC | 15.4 mi. | (252) 447-9400 | | Holiday Inn Havelock | 400 Hwy 70 W | Havelock, NC | 15.4 mi. | (252) 444-1111 | | Best Western Silver Creek Inn | 801 Cedar Pt Blvd | Swansboro, NC | 21.5 mi. | (252) 393-9015 | | Tar Heel Inn | 205 Church St | Oriental, NC | 22.9 mi. | (252) 249-1078 |
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Atlantic Beach Weather & Climate
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Latitude accounts for some climatic variations in the state of North Carolina, as do soils, plant cover and inland bodies of water. The Gulf Stream has some direct effect on temperatures, as well, especially on the immediate coast. Coastal fronts are common during the winter months, and can push inland, bringing warmer than expected temperatures to the coastal areas. However, at times the cold Labrador Current passes between the Gulf Stream and the North Carolina coast, offsetting most of the general warming effect the Gulf Stream might otherwise have on coastal temperatures. The meeting of the two opposing currents sometimes provides a breeding ground for rough weather. Summer air temperatures along the immediate coastline are lower than those even a few miles inland. Tropical hurricanes come close enough to North Carolina to influence the weather about twice in an average year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
57°F |
35°F |
5.38 in. |
49°F |
| February |
59°F |
36°F |
4.03 in. |
46°F |
| March |
65°F |
43°F |
4.27 in. |
52°F |
| April |
72°F |
50°F |
2.94 in. |
59°F |
| May |
78°F |
59°F |
4.66 in. |
68°F |
| June |
84°F |
67°F |
4.04 in. |
73°F |
| July |
88°F |
72°F |
5.94 in. |
77°F |
| August |
88°F |
71°F |
7.55 in. |
80°F |
| September |
84°F |
66°F |
6.47 in. |
77°F |
| October |
76°F |
55°F |
4.36 in. |
70°F |
| November |
68°F |
46°F |
4.07 in. |
58°F |
| December |
60°F |
38°F |
4.54 in. |
55°F |
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Atlantic Beach Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Albert J Ellis airport (OAJ) located about 50 miles west of Atlantic Beach in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) located approximately 65 miles northwest of Atlantic Beach in Kinston, North Carolina, the Wilmington International airport (ILM) located roughly 72 miles west of Atlantic Beach in Wilmington, North Carolina, and finally the Pitt Greenville airport (PGV) located around 74 miles northwest of Atlantic Beach in Greenville, North Carolina.
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Atlantic Beach Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jubilee Park | Carolina Beach | NC | 80.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bogue Banks Country Club | Pine Knoll Shores | NC | 4.0 mi. | | | Links Golf Club | Havelock | NC | 14.9 mi. | | | Star Hill Golf & Country Club | Cape Carteret | NC | 18.2 mi. | | | Silver Creek Golf Club | Swansboro | NC | 21.0 mi. | | | Minnesott Golf & Country Club | Arapahoe | NC | 22.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Macon State Park | | NC | 3.5 mi. | | | Hammocks Beach State Park | | NC | 23.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| North Carolina Maritime Museum | Beaufort | NC | 4.5 mi. | (History) | | Aurora Fossil Musuem | Aurora | NC | 42.0 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | Atlantic Beach | NC | | | | North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher | Kure Beach | NC | 82.4 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island | Manteo | NC | 102.9 mi. | |
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