Atlantic Beach, North Carolina – the Top 5 Reasons to Visit
Posted on | January 20, 2010 | 9 Comments
Breath-taking beaches, awe-inspiring nature and rich historical significance make North Carolina’s Crystal Coast the perfect vacation escape. Atlantic Beach offers an unspoiled stretch of Southern Outer Banks Coast with some of the finest fishing and scuba diving in the country. With so much to do, this top 5 list should help guide you on a fantastic Atlantic Beach getaway.
Beaches, Beaches and More Beaches
The beaches along the Crystal Coast are undeniably the greatest feature. Soft warm sand spread out along the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean offers an unparallel experience of pleasure and relaxation. Bogue Banks is where the majority of beach communities are located. This barrier island offers access to many beautiful beaches, public fishing piers and hotels. Most access points offer shower and restroom facilities along the pristine beaches.
Great Accommodations
With such great scenery, any lodging along the beach has a built in panoramic treasure. For travelers looking for a high-class pampered stay, the One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa (http://www.oneoceanresort.com/) offers upscale accommodation with the added benefit of a full feature spa. For those of you looking for a bargain stay, check out an Atlantic Beach Hotel with a mini-vacation offer (http://www.vacation-offer.com/special/new/25). These packages are designed to introduce you to a resort’s timeshare offerings and they generally include access to some great amenities during your stay.
Scuba Diving
The Atlantic Beach area is far and away one of the absolute best scuba destinations in North America. With an abundance of clear, clean water and an amazing array of marine life, diving along the Crystal Coast is an experience that will last a lifetime. While exploring the variety of marine animals you can visit one of the many shipwrecks or take a peak back in history by diving alongside a sunken U-boat.
History
First envisioned in 1870 as an Ocean Resort town by Appleton Oaksmith, Atlantic Beach began life as a retreat for relaxation purposes. The first bathing pavilion was constructed in 1897 followed by the construct of the New Atlantic Beach Hotel to house guests. Surrounded by significant historical sites such as the Civil War era Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach also offers a glimpse into World War II history with the sunken wreckage of a German U-Boat sitting on the sea floor just off the coast. Any history lover will enjoy the many tours and historical sites available to wet their appetite.
Exposure to Nature
Atlantic Beach is surrounded by and saturated in pristine nature. The Rachel Carson Reserve, named for the well-known naturalist, is home to an abundance of crustaceans, birds, butterflies and wonderful vegetation. For those of you interested in observing ocean life without a scuba tank, the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (http://www.ncaquariums.com/pks/pksindex.htm) is a must see. This state of the art aquarium displays all the local sea life and is a great family destination if you want to take a break from the beach for a day.
With all the activities to choose from, Atlantic Beach is a prime location to get away from it all. Pack your sunscreen, bring a good book and don’t forget your camera. The memories you make while staying on the Crystal Coast are sure to last a lifetime.
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January 20th, 2010 @ 10:16 am
10 hours away by car is Myrtle Beach North Carolina. Loads of young people go there for Spring break.
I stayed at a campground with tent and trunk full of camping things, with my girlfriend…. a long time ago.
There is no beach that is 5 hours away, except maybe Lake ERIE straight North. Don't overlook the little islands there (Put in Bay) that are also a great hangout for college students. between Toledo and Cleveland, but more to the west. ISLANDS!!
http://www.putinbay.com/
http://www.pibinfo.com/
budget lodging : http://www.calibex.com/Hotels–zzput+in+bay+ohio+lodgingz2703100zcalibex2zB7z5—html?nxtg=30810a1c0507-6885328611224E69
January 20th, 2010 @ 10:32 am
Try any of the beaches between LA and San Diego in California. There are a lot of them and you can just pick a beach and see if you like it. The weather in southern California at this time of year is almost always great! No worry about major hurricanes etc. It is where I would pick if I had to go. You can also find a larger hotel that is located on the beach where they will serve drinks poolside or for you to carry down to the ocean's beach!
January 20th, 2010 @ 1:42 pm
Baseball plays "games," not matches.
You want to be there at least a half hour before game time.
Give yourself an hour from SoBe, especially if it's a weekday, it will be rush hour. If you get there early, no problem; you can watch practice & there's other stuff to see & do.
It will be better to simply go directly there from whatever part of the Everglades you are at. You can take the Expressway or Turnpike & it will take a little longer than the trip from SoBe. There is no reason to make the long traffic jammed trip back to the the Beach & then back to Miami.
January 20th, 2010 @ 6:42 pm
I avoid beaches with my kids but I can help with the flights. I'm an ex-F/A and I fly with my three between Europe and California about every six months, plus shorter trips in between.
For such short flights, it wont be a problem with the ears. Just visit the ped before leaving to be sure he doesn't have an ear infection and otherwise, hís ears should be fine. It's a myth that they have to drink or suck on take-off and landing. Ear problems are highly overrated.
He'll be safer and everyone will be more comfortable if you can bring your carseat and see if you can use it on board in an empty seat. Wont you need it at your destination anyway? (Never risk car company seats, they can be expired, nasty, the wrong size, etc.). Double check that your carseat is FAA certified. Most are in the U.S.
On check in, ask how full the flight is and ask if you can be seated with an empty place besides you.
I go into way more detail in an article I wrote and placed on a blog for all parents to see. It's totally non-commercial and written to help out other parents (and my ex-coworkers, if parents have fewer concerns!)
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com
Have a good trip and be careful with your little guy and that hot Florida sun!
January 21st, 2010 @ 3:57 am
Think fortlaudrdal is the nearest. (According to my knowledge). its better to check from a airport service or some international map in the net.as if there were any mistake, you will be in no way…..
January 21st, 2010 @ 3:06 pm
July and August because of the heat.
January 22nd, 2010 @ 2:47 am
If it is 1200 mile and your jeep gets 20 mile to the gallon you will need 60 gallon to get you there, and at 3.00 a gallon it will cost you 180 one way ,360 round trip…….this is for example…..find out how many mile it really is and how many mile you get to the gallon and that will give you a good idea.
January 22nd, 2010 @ 9:44 pm
I'm not sure a group of 18/19 year old guys want to go to NYC for the theater and Shakespeare…
Head down to Myrtle Beach or Fort Lauderdale. If you want to check out the west coast, go to San Diego. Plenty of nightlife in all of those cities, and more to do than just hang out at the beach.
January 23rd, 2010 @ 8:54 pm
DART Route 208: stops from Rehoboth to Ocean City:
http://www.dartfirststate.com/information/routes/pages/rt208.shtml
DART Fares:
http://www.dartfirststate.com/information/getting_there/fares/index.shtml