Things to Do in Atlantic Beach, Beaufort - NC Coast

Renowned for its untamed beauty, the Crystal Coast is set in the center of North Carolina’s coastline. Hop a ferry to explore undeveloped beaches and the wild horses, sea turtles and dolphins that live there, or go below the surface in one of the top diving destinations in North America.

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85 Miles of Coastline
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Home of “America’s Favorite Town”
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Wild Spanish Mustangs
Scuba Diving & Water Sports

Weather

Winter 58°

Spring 71°

Summer 86°

Fall 76°

Wild horses from the Shackleford Banks herd on Cape Lookout National Seashore
Emerald Isle Beach
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Idle Hour Biergarten in Atlantic Beach
Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center in Beaufort

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Atlantic Beach
Beaufort
Emerald Isle
Indian Beach
Morehead City
Pine Knoll Shores
Salter Path

Getting There

U.S. Route 70

N.C. Highway 12

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)

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Cape Lookout Lighthouse

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