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2026 Atlantic Beach Picnicking Guide

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Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, ...

Welcome to our roomy 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath waterfront river getaway on Brices Creek—ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, or simply calming by the water. You'll appreciate the enormous acre lot in the outskirts of town with its...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
About Time!\n Creekside Coastal Retreat ...

Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle hideaway! Located between the relaxing creek and the shining Atlantic, this cavernous 4-bedroom, 3-bath coastal home offers the best of both worlds — creekside serenity and beachfront fun just mins. away.Located...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 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...

Cozy Crab Shack | Porch, Breezes, Near B...

Answer the call of the Atlantic at this comfortable 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental on Bogue Sound! Known for its delicious seafood and beautiful beaches, Atlantic Beach is the ideal weekend hideaway for family and friends! Take a walk down to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...