Atlantic Beach, NC

Raleigh is a great city, but if you want some sand in your shoes.  Atlantic Beach, NC may be the place for you to visit. The approximate 149 mile trip should take you around two hours and forty minutes driving.  Located beside the port city of Morehead City, you will find what you’ll looking for in a beach town.  Whether it’s a day getaway from Raleigh or a weekend or longer vacation, Atlantic Beach has the serenity and beauty of many North Carolina cities along with many hotels, great restaurants and tourist areas in the region.

 

In Atlantic Beach you will find a subtropical climate that brings cool air in the winter and hot air in the months of July and August. Some of the best catches to be found in the Atlantic Beach area is the great food at the North Carolina Seafood Festival which is held annually in Morehead City in the Fall of the year.  Over 150,000 visitors often blanket this coastal city for a great festival of entertainment, food and fun.

 

Including Are Some Atlantic Beach Area Activities:

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Water Sports

Deep Sea Fishing

Dolphin Watching Tours

Boat and Charter Cruises (Including Dolphin Tours)

Island Wild Horse Tours

Parasailing Tours

Visiting Historic Morehead City, NC

Raleigh To Atlantic Beach, NC

Distance: 149 Miles      Travel Time: Approximately 2 Hours 40 Minutes