Atlantic Beach Travel Guide
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Welcome to Atlantic Beach, NC!
This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Atlantic Beach, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina , U.S.A.
Stunning beaches, an abundance of outdoor activities and a charming small town atmosphere are just a few of the reasons Atlantic Beach is a popular vacation destination. Located along North Carolina's Crystal Coast, the Atlantic Beach area is known as a recreational haven, as fishing, boating, hiking and picnicking are popular pastimes. One much visited recreation area is Fort Macon State Park, which is also home to a Civil War fort. The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores proves to be another popular attraction, as it features a 300,000-gallon ocean tank, as well as numerous animals from across the state. Every September Atlantic Beach is abuzz during the four-day King Mackerel Tournament, one of the nation's largest all-cash fishing competitions. For those looking for a peaceful, oceanside retreat, Atlantic Beach offers plenty of charming accommodation options and a number of romantic eateries.
Tourist Attractions
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores features 4,000 animals representing aquatic life 'from the mountains to the sea.
Hotels & Motels
The Shertaon Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel is a full service vacation resort that features a private beach and pier.
