Sports, Fitness and Parks in Atlantic Beach, NC

Outdoor sports, fitness centers and parks abound in the Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Salter Path, NC, areas. In this section you’ll find information on bicycling, kite flying, running and walking, tennis, yoga and volleyball.  Additional recreational opportunities can be explored in our Morehead City Sports, Fitness and Parks section.

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Bicycling

Beach Wheels Bike Rentals Atlantic Beach Sports, Fitness and Parks
1502 Salter Path Rd.
Indian Beach, NC 28512
(252) 240-BIKE (2453)
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Offering "different spokes for different folks," Beach Wheels Bike Rentals provides one of the best and largest selections of bicyles and related equipment on Bogue Banks. In addition to their location in Indian Beach, NC, Beach Wheels has free pickup and delivery to Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Salter Path, Pine Knoll Shores, and Emerald...more about Beach Wheels Bike Rentals

4667 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 247-4725
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EJW Outdoors has been in business for more than 50 years and recently expanded its extensive inventory with a move to its new location. EJW continues to offer all types of outdoor gear — from Columbia and Carhartt clothing and accessories to fishing and hunting gear. The store also sells bikes...more about EJW Outdoors

Fitness Centers

1600 Fisher St.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 726-5083
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This is a popular place with many city residents and guests. Members have use of the fully equipped weight room, loaded with free weights and machines, a gym with a full-size basketball court, and a game room with pool and Ping-Pong tables. The center also offers floor aerobics classes and yoga...more about Morehead City Community Center

Hunting

4667 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 247-4725
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EJW Outdoors has been in business for more than 50 years and recently expanded its extensive inventory with a move to its new location. EJW continues to offer all types of outdoor gear — from Columbia and Carhartt clothing and accessories to fishing and hunting gear. The store also sells bikes...more about EJW Outdoors

Kite Flying

Atlantic Station Shopping Center
N.C. Hwy. 58
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 247-7011
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Kites Unlimited and Bird Stuff are two stores in one. Kites Unlimited is where you go to find a special kite (and then grin from ear to ear as you get it aloft). The store has hundreds of wind-borne treasures in designs and sizes for all ability levels, including single line...more about Kites Unlimited and Bird Stuff, Etc.

412 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 305-6752
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Kitty Hawks Kites is all about big adventure—from single line kites, windsocks, and twisters to kiteboarding school. There are three Crystal Coast locations where you will find kites, gifts, toys, apparel, kiteboarding gear, and more. They offer beach and event equipment rentals. ...more about Kitty Hawks Kites

Running and Walking

Beach Run Series Atlantic Beach Sports, Fitness and Parks
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 808-3301
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2021 Season:  This series of runs is sponsored by the Carteret County Parks and Recreation Department begins in the spring. This family-friendly weekday series attracts local runners and walkers for evening runs. The 1-mile run/walk, 5K and 10K are on the beach and begin and end at the main beach access area,...more about Beach Run Series

Garner
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October 22-23, 2021  Gather your friends and run for the beach! The Tuna Run 200 begins at Lake Benson Park in Garner, North Carolina, and finishes 200 miles later in Atlantic Beach. Each of the 100 teams made up of four to 12 people will split 36 legs of the scenic run....more about Tuna Run 200

Beaufort
to Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 726-5083
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October 7, 2021   You have two choices with the Twin Bridges Race: You either run the 8K or stay on the porch. Because there aren't any hills on the coast, the race directors throw in two high-rise bridges. The race is the kickoff for the NC Seafood Festival on the Morehead City...more about Twin Bridges 8K Road Race

 
 
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