Atlantic Beach itself has numerous attractions with its beaches, fishing pier, whimsical shops and well known eateries. You can tour the charming and quirky town of Morehead City as well as historic Beaufort with their unique boutiques and galleries as well as their very fine waterfront restaurants or take a romantic dinner cruise. Also just a short distance away is awe-inspiring Fort Macon, a pre-Civil War fort of considerable historic significance. The NC Aquarium, located in nearby Pine Knoll Shores is another favorite destination for kids of all ages. If you're a nature lover then visiting the wild ponies of Shackleford Banks is a must as is a trip to Atlantic Beach's own Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area. It even has golf packages available with Country Club of the Crystal Coast!