Atlantic Beach, N.C., is the oldest of the five towns on Bogue Banks — the other communities on the island are Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach, Salter Path and Emerald Isle — and a beloved vacation spot for many seaside visitors.
Atlantic Beach was originally the site of a small pavilion built on the beach in 1887. The one-story building had a refreshment stand and stalls in the back for changing clothes. Today, Atlantic Beach, connected to the mainland by a four-lane high-rise bridge, is a mixture of old-fashioned beach cottages, moderate vacation homes and modern condominiums. The island's appeal lies in its wide, uncrowded beaches and its wealth of things to do. Fort Macon State Park, the most visited state park in North Carolina, and the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores are the top attractions on the island, besides the beach!
Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path and Indian Beach offer restaurants serving up locally harvested seafood. They offer shops and art galleries and watersports outfitters galore. It's no wonder these beach communities are a vacation favorite.
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