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Atlantic Beach, NC » Vacation Information

  • Fort Macon, located near Atlantic Beach, was completed in 1834 to protect the North Carolina coast from enemies at sea.
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Atlantic Beach is located on North Carolina’s “Crystal Coast”—the southern Outer Banks. The town has an ample supply of public beaches, and is within reach of area museums, shopping and golf courses. Fort Macon State Park, with its Civil War fort, has nature trails, abundant fishing, a swimming beach and Civil War reinactments. The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores features animals from across North Carolina, from the mountains to the sea.

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  • Population: 1,711
  • Time Zone: America/New_York
 

Articles on Atlantic Beach

Travel Deals
Summer Vacation Relief at the Pump
by Rebekah Tsadik June 3, 2008

Save on fuel costs with these gas card discounts and awards offered by various travel-related businesses across the county.

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Atlantic Beach Villas
Atlantic Beach, NC, United States

Average Rating: 3


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Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel
Atlantic Beach, NC, United States

Average Rating: 3


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