Atlantic Beach

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Atlantic Beach is a little city of 1,781 people (as of 2022) located in the Crystal Coast region North Carolina. A popular seaside vacation town since the 1920s, Atlantic Beach is on Bogue Banks, part of the southern Outer Banks chain of barrier islands, between Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby communities of Pine Knoll Shores and Salter Path are often considered to be part of Atlantic Beach.

Travel to Atlantic Beach

The most direct way to reach Atlantic Beach, if you're coming from the direction of Raleigh, is down US-70 to Havelock. Atlantic Beach is on NC-58, which runs the length of Bogue Banks. It's only feasible to cross to the island at two points: from Morehead City into Atlantic Beach on the eastern end and from Cape Carteret to Emerald Isle on the Western end. Both crossings are large bridges with friendly scenic views.

Transportation in Atlantic Beach

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The island of Bogue Banks is only 26 miles from one end to the other, but due to the reduced speed limit, you'll need about 45 minutes to travel the entire length. At some points and the island narrows to only a third of a mile wide, giving you excellent views of the ocean and the sound. Mile marker signposts are placed along Highway 58 every half-mile and these are often used for giving directions.

There is no public transportation on the island, but you can hitch a lift with one of several reliable taxi companies.

What to See

• Fort Macon State Park 34.695556,-76.688889 ☎ +1 252-726-3775 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5:30PM (except Christmas Day) Fort Macon State Park - Fort Macon Moat - Fort Macon is a five-sided brick and stone fort with 26 vaulted rooms, which was used during the 18th and 19th centuries to protect the area from naval attacks by pirates or enemy warships. Today the site features exhibits about the fort's history, restored quarters and occasional re-enactments. Guided Tours in Atlantic Beach by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available. Visitors can also fish, hike, swim and picnic in the park grounds surrounding the fort.

• The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 1 Roosevelt Blvd 34.6999, -76.8294 +1-866-294-3477 The newly expanded Aquarium takes visitors on a tour of North Carolina’s amazing aquatic life "from the mountains to the sea." The journey is arranged in five galleries: Mountain, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Tidal Waters and Ocean.

  Among the 38 innovative exhibits are re-created shipwrecks that showcase the diverse marine life attracted to these sunken vessels. The 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck display in the Ocean Gallery features a three-quarter-size replica of a (German) U-boat that was sunk off Cape Lookout in World War II. The Queen Anne’s Revenge duplicates the 18th century artifacts in Beaufort Inlet thought to be the wreckage of the pirate Blackbeard’s flagship.

  Visitors also get a view of a pair of playful river otters, a roaring mountain waterfall, a sea turtle rehabilitation area and a jellyfish gallery. Touch pools allow personal contact with stingrays, hermit crabs, whelks and other creatures. The Aquarium offers an array of activities and field trips and has facilities for weddings, celebrations and meetings. Visitors also will find a large gift shop and a Snacks café.

Muslim Travel Tips

• The heart of downtown is the Circle the local name for the culmination of the Atlantic Beach Causeway in a traffic circle by the beach. The Circle is fringed with souvenir shops and a boardwalk along the beach; large groups of teens and young adults are often to be found playing volleyball, sunbathing or listening to music. The area is currently undergoing renovation, with upscale retail shops and restaurants joining the tourist souvenirs.
• There are miles of beautiful beaches where you can take a stroll or sunbathe; they can be fairly busy during the day, unless you walk beyond the crowds (particularly around Fort Macon), but they're also quite pretty for moonlight strolls at night. cumentCenter/View/243 Beach access points are located all up and down the coast; some are only available to residents of the adjacent hotel or condo, but there are several with large parking lots for public access.

• Atlantic Station Cinemas - Wednesday to Fridayort Macon Road in the Atlantic Station Shopping Center (mile marker 3) ☎ +1-252-247-7016 The only movie theatre in town, with four screens, Snacks counter and arcade games.

• By far the most popular dance with the Crystal Coast community is the amusingly-named shag, which some even claim was invented in Atlantic Beach. It's done to classic beach music. If you want to take shagging lessons (yes, we know) and they're offered at Memories Beach and Shag Club, 128 E Fort Macon Road (mile marker 1.5), +1 252-240-7424.
• Go for a hike along the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail, located off Highway 58, in a 31-acre maritime forest.
• If you like sailing and there are plenty of opportunities for it on the Intracoastal Waterway of Bogue Sound, or in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Outer Banks Sail and Kayak - 612 Atlantic Beach Causeway - ☎ +1 252-247-6300 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 6PM Daily sailing and kayak rentals, group and private instruction, sunset sails and dinner cruises. Sailing classes are $60 - $90; ocean cruises are $45 - $75; hourly rentals are $10 - $15 for kayaks and $30 - $40 for sailboats.

• If you're more of a fisherman, you can take a stroll down one of the local piers. Unfortunately, thanks to hurricanes Bertha, Fran and Bonnie in the 1990s and real-estate developers in more recent years the piers in the area are dwindling. Out of eight that once existed on the island and there are only two left today, one of which is in Atlantic Beach:

• Oceanana - 700 E Fort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-726-0863 Fishing pier attached to the Oceanana Family Resort.

• Captain Stacy Fishing Center Atlantic Beach Causeway - ☎ +1 252-247-7501 +1-800-533-9417 Deep-sea fishing cruises, shark fishing, 24-hour overnight bottom fishing trips, moonlight cruises and harbor tours and privately chartered tours. Deep-sea cruises are $45 for shark fishing, $60 half-day, $90 full day (adult prices); overnight trips are $160.

What to buy in Atlantic Beach

Beach shops are abundant, if you're desperately in need of a surfboard / beach towel / flip-flops / sunglasses / lucite dolphin sculpture. Two of the more prominent ones are listed below, but you'll see plenty of others in the nearby vicinity:

• Wings, 100 Atlantic Beach Causeway, +1 252-240-2628; and 200 Wednesday to Fridayort Macon Road, +1 252-240-5363, ]. The largest beach shop on the island, with beach apparel, souvenirs and accessories.

• Bert's Surf Shop 304 Wednesday to Fridayort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-726-1730 A local chain (North Carolina plus Myrtle Beach) offering beachwear, surfing gear, skateboards and accessories.

Otherwise, you mostly have the traditional beach gifts: seashells, things carved out of seashells, things made from seashells, things made from driftwood, salt-water taffy and nautical-themed items. A lot of it is tacky and affordable; some of it is really nice quality.

A couple of specialty shops that might come in handy for your seaside vacation needs:

• Kites Unlimited & BirdStuff, etc. 1010 Wednesday to Fridayort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-247-7011 Atlantic Station Shopping Center. If you want a kite to fly on the beach, this should be your first stop; they also sell banners, flags and windsocks, as well as games. The shop sponsors a kite-flying group in the area on weekends and a kite-flying festival in late October.

• Freeman's Discount Bait and Tackle 108 Atlantic Beach Causeway - ☎ +1 225-726-2607 +1-888-827-FISH Opening Hours: Open daily The oldest bait and tackle shop on the island, with over 1200 feet of retail space. Offers rods and reels, inshore and offshore tackle, bait (fresh or frozen, live or artificial) and in-house rod and reel repair.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Atlantic Beach

• Amos Mosquito's Swampside Cafe | 703 Highway 58 - mile marker 2 ☎ +1 252-247-6222 Opening Hours: Open for dinner W-Sa; call for winter hours $10.50- $22.95 Swamp decor and atmosphere- including Spanish moss, cattails and swamp sounds- with a panoramic view of Bogue Sound. Emphasizes fresh, in-season vegetables and seafood; the homemade potato chips, crabcakes and tableside s'mores are popular and Thursday is sushi night.

• Big Oak Drive-In 1167 Salter Path Road - ☎ +1 252-247-2588 Praised by many for having the best shrimpburgers on the island ($4.95 for a large).

• Crab's Claw 201 West Atlantic Blvd - ☎ +1 252-726-8222 Not always open off-season, so it's best to call ahead to check their hours. Oceanfront fine dining serving Harkers Island littleneck clams, crabcakes, conch fritters, steamer pots and other local seafood delicacies.

• Island Grille 401 Money Island Dr - ☎ +1 252-240-0000 $12 - $20 Fine dining in a casual atmosphere, with plenty of fresh seafood. Locals know that the best nights to come are Monday and Tuesday, when the restaurant offers two entrees for the price of one.

• New York Deli - Causeway Shopping Center ☎ +1 252 726-0111
• Watermark Restaurant - Atlantic Station Shopping Center on Highway 58 (mile marker 3) ☎ +1 252-240-2811 Opening Hours: Open for dinner seven days a week A very popular local restaurant specializing in [ beef and seafood; the fried shrimp is a revelation, delicately fried and very juicy.

• White Swan Barbecue & Fried Chicken | Highway 58 - mile marker 4.5 ☎ +1 252-726-9607 Opening Hours: Open daily in summer Operating since 1949, specializing in Eastern North Carolina pulled Beef barbecue, Southern fried Chicken, Brunswick stew and homemade side dishes.

If you want to mix your own drinks and there's an ABC store at 101 Cedar Lane, +1 252-726-3221, open Monday to Saturday. Otherwise, you can check out one of the local nightspots:

• Beach Tavern (BT) 413 Wednesday to Fridayort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-247-4466 Right near the center of town, is a restaurant that is an AB tradition. It attracts all kinds of folks, from local residents to tourists and features swimmingpool tables and drink. Cash only, but there is an ATM.

• Channel Marker ☎ +1 252-247-2344 Atlantic Beach Causeway. Just on the island side of the bridge, this popular nightspot (an ordinary restaurant during the day) has a waterfront café and a large deck overlooking Bogue Sound.

• Patches 208 West Dr - ☎ +1 252-726-5393 Located on the Atlantic Beach circle; events include weekly swimmingpool and dart tournaments, video games and more.

• Planet Red 1104 Wednesday to Fridayort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-240-2224 Dance floor, popular with the younger crowd.

• Playtime Sports Grill 1010 Wednesday to Fridayort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-727-4901 Full menu, 7 swimmingpool tables, 12 TV screens, video games. Bike Night on Fridays with drink and food specials, door prizes, biking apparel and accessories and more.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Atlantic Beach, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Atlantic Beach. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Atlantic Beach and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Atlantic Beach. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Atlantic Beach. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Atlantic Beach: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Atlantic Beach.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Atlantic Beach: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Atlantic Beach, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Atlantic Beach.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Atlantic Beach, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Atlantic Beach, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Atlantic Beach and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Atlantic Beach, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Atlantic Beach, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Atlantic Beach without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Atlantic Beach is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Atlantic Beach.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Atlantic Beach is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Atlantic Beach, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Atlantic Beach Media: info@ehalal.io

Ramadan in Atlantic Beach

Ramadan 2025 in Atlantic Beach

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

As with many coastal areas, visitors can choose between affordable motel or upscale hotel rooms rented by the night, or a beach cottage by the week. Prices are highly variable, running between $60 - $150 per day; prices naturally go up with the quality of the lodging establishment and, in particular, proximity to the beach.

Campgrounds

• Arrowhead Campground Web: kId=73839 1550 Salter Path Road - Part of the Badin Lake Recreation Area. 170 campsites, over 135 full hookups. Convenience store on-site. $20 for sites without sewer hookup, $26 with sewer hookup.

• Squatter's Campsite 1475 Salter Path Road - ☎ +1 252-247-3063

Hotels

• Atlantis Lodge 123 Salter Path Road - Highway 58 (mile marker 5) ☎ +1 252-726-5168 +1-800-682-7057 - Suites with efficiency kitchens, dining, living and sleeping areas with oceanfront decks. Outdoor pool. Pets welcome. Golf packages available.

• Island Inn of Atlantic Beach 215 Wednesday to Fridayort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-726-3780 $60 - $190 Outdoor pool.. Totally renovated in 2007. Upscale condotel with reasonable daily rates. Microwave, fridge, hair dryer, coffee maker, tile floors, granite counters, designer interiors, some with full kitchen. Close to restaurants, shopping, beach, Fort Macon, NC Aquarium, Crystal Coast Jamboree.

• Caribbe Inn 309 E Fort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-726-0051 Aquatic decor with fish murals, boat slips and dock and the highest health department rating on the beach (100%). $65 - $90 peak season, $45 - $60 off-season.

• Clamdigger Inn - formerly Ramada prior to 2006 - ☎ +1 252-247-4155 Highway 58 (mile marker 8.5). All rooms are oceanfront with private balconies. Highly recommended for its reasonable prices, friendly service and convenient location. Outdoor swimming pool. On-site restaurant called The Clam Digger, open all day, serving fresh local seafood and a cocktail lounge called the Cutty Sark. $64 - $195 (weekday peak season), $79 - $249 (weekend peak season), $43 - $74 (weekday off-season), $49 - $115 (weekend off-season), all prices double occupancy.

• Hampton Inn & Suites 118 Salter Path Road - ☎ +1 252-247-5118 +1-877-774-6467 111 suites. Outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, free hot breakfast. Formerly AmeriSuites, recently renovated and converted to Hampton Inn in 2009.

• Oceanana 700 E Fort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-726-4111 An oceanfront family resort with a private beach, outdoor swimmingpool and kiddie pool, attached pier and complimentary tropical breakfast during peak season. Standard rooms are $75 peak season, $62 - $75 off-season.

• Peppertree Atlantic Beach 715 W. Fort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-247-5841 The Peppertree Atlantic Beach Resort is located along the 28-mile stretch known as the 'Crystal Coast'. Wednesday are proud to offer you the best in comfort and amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, picnic areas and basketball and volleyball courts. Stay in a two-bedroom guest villa that accommodates up to six people, 2 nights for $99.

• Sandpiper Motel 200 East Fort Macon Road - ☎ +1 252-726-3148 Motel rooms and efficiencies (microwave, stove, refrigerator and full bathroom) starting at $69. Outdoor pool, picnic area, cable and HBO, boat and RV parking. Convenient to restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

• Sheraton Atlantic Beach 2717 Fort Macon Road - ☎ +1-252-240-1155 Check-in : 4PM / Check-out: 11AM 200 oceanfront or oceanview nautically-themed rooms. Private 600-foot pier, indoor and outdoor pools. Two restaurants: Shades by the Sea and Molly's Beachside Grill.

• Whaler Inn Beach Club 323 Salter Path Road - ☎ +1 252-247-4169 +1-800-525-1768 Motel rooms, efficiencies (stove and refrigerator, washer/dryer and full bathroom) and one- and two-bedroom units (full kitchen and dishwasher, washer/dryer and two full bathrooms).

• Windjammer Inn 103 Salter Path Road - ☎ +1 252-247-7123 +1-800-233-6466 $56 - $150 All rooms oceanfront, outdoor swimming swimmingpool and hot tub, lagoon with waterfalls and fountains.

Where to travel next from Atlantic Beach

The Crystal Coast area has a variety of other areas to vis

• Emerald Isle
• Morehead City
• Beaufort (North Carolina) | Beaufort
• Harkers Island
• Swansboro

Further afield and there are some interesting destinations for daytrips:

• Havelock (North Carolina) | Havelock, about 30 minutes north on US-70.
• New Bern, about 1 hour north on US-70.
• Jacksonville (North Carolina) | Jacksonville, about 1 hour west on US-24.
• Bath (North Carolina) | Bath, about 3 hours north.
• Ocracoke|Ocracoke Island, about 3 hours east.

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