Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic Beach today.
Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet views, fantastic beaches, and plenty of history in plain view around every sand dune, always tops the list of Crystal Coast attractions that can't be missed.
Crystal Coast visitors who want an easy-going day on the seashore can head to one of the most convenient public beach accesses in the region, the Circle at Atlantic Beach. Known as the main “Town Beach” and located in the heart of the busy Atlantic Beach community, The Circle offers a myriad of ways to stay entertained, both on and off the sand.
An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise resort town.
There are literally endless ways to enjoy the water along the Crystal Coast, and AB Watersport Adventures has you covered. Evplore the beautiful waters of the intercoatal waterways on one of our Jet Skis. For a more educational adventure we offer a jet ski tour to the Capeloout Lighthouse. We also offer rental boats so your family can enjoy one of the Crystal Coat's beautiful barrier islands. Located along the Atlantic Beach Causeway, and easy to reach for folks staying along the barrier island as well as Morehead City, this convenient and accommodating watersports company serves as a launching point for a host of fun-filled days on the Southern Outer Banks.
Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to make your vacation one you will remember for a lifetime. With highly qualified and trained professionals, we will cater to your every need on the water. Safety is our number one priority so rest assured that you will enjoy a fun and adventurous beach day with us.
The Capt. Stacy Fishing Center provides a fun fishing experience from the moment passengers step off the docks and onto the 83’ ft. long head boat, the “Capt. Stacy IV.” Equipped with some of the most modern electronics available, and with ample room for up to 100 passengers, patrons will be treated to a comfortable environment while they dip their lines for some of the Crystal Coast region’s best catches. The Capt. Stacy Fishing Center provides a fun fishing experience from the moment passengers step off the docks and onto the 83’ ft. long head boat, the “Capt. Stacy IV.” Equipped with some of the most modern electronics available, and with ample room for up to 100 passengers, patrons will be treated to a comfortable environment while they dip their lines for some of the Crystal Coast region’s best catches. The marina and head boat are found in the heart of Atlantic Beach along the Atlantic Beach Causeway, which makes it easy to reach for both island visitors and Morehead City or Beaufort vacationers alike. The vessel if fully outfitted to ensure plenty of comfort, with amenities which include Sirius Satellite Stereo, sundeck, and a modern galley for hot & cold food in addition to your favorite beverage. The on-site marina has plenty of fishing gear, bait, and supplies, and anglers who board the Capt. Stacy IV can enjoy a world of adventures, from shark fishing trips, to deep sea bottom fishing expeditions, to overnight fishing trips. A fun adventure for all ages, and a cool stop for visitors to simply explore and admire the view, the Capt. Stacy Fishing Center is a great headquarters for water-loving Crystal Coast visitors.
From visitors who want to launch on a deep sea or Bogue Sound fishing adventure, to mariners who want to enjoy an on-shore break exploring the sites and attractions of the Crystal Coast, the Anchorage Marina has a lot to offer. Located close to the Oceanana Fishing Pier as well as a number of local restaurants and attractions, this marina is a convenient stop off of Monkey Bay for mariners to step onshore, enjoy a rest, and take in those stunning Emerald Isle shorelines.
Explore some of the remarkable sites that the Graveyard of the Atlantic is known for through this local diving company that allows Morehead City and Crystal Coast scuba divers access to one of the most infamous shipwreck-havens in the world. Easy to access for Downtown Morehead and island visitors alike, this professional diving crew will take passengers on the trip of a lifetime to a number of iconic wrecks that span the centuries, and which are swarming with nurse sharks, tiger sharks, and an underwater world of wildlife.
Trust the expertise of one of the oldest surf shops on the Crystal Coast, and head to Atlantic Beach Surf Shop for all your required beach gear. From surfboard and stand-up paddle board rentals to literally cool attire for warm summer days, this expansive beach shop has everything a vacationer could possibly need to enjoy the seashore in style.
Come check out Battle Works for a fun and entertaining experiences including axe throwing, laser tag, and nerf wars!
From beach umbrellas to beach-worthy bicycles, visitors can load up on everything they need with a quick visit to Beach Wheels Bike Rentals. Boasting a catchy motto of “Different Spokes for Different Folks,” and voted “Favorite Bike Rentals” in the Reader’s Choice Awards for Coaster Magazine, this convenient one-stop shop will get beach vacationers moving in no time.
Cruise through the Crystal Coast shoreline in style with a stop at Beachside Bikes. Offering a wealth of scooters and bike rides for the beach, this all-encompassing bike shop is the perfect destination to pick up a rental, (or a nice bike to take home), and start exploring the barrier island shoreline with ease.
Anglers who want to explore all the waters of the Crystal Coast and beyond can book a fantastic inshore, nearshore, or even offshore charter trip with the experts at BreakDay Charters. Helmed by Captain Justin Ragsdale, and targeting the waters that surround the Crystal Coast from the creeks of Bogue Sound to the open Atlantic Ocean, this established charter fishing company is sure to provide the vacation experience of a lifetime, as well as plenty of great catches.
Embark on a professional guided fishing expedition with Capt. Joe Schute’s Charters, and discover how local knowledge goes a long way in finding those big catches. Based out of Atlantic Beach, and conveniently found on the southern terminus of the Atlantic Beach Causeway, this friendly fishing charter company uses some of the highest quality saltwater skirts and terminal tackle to ensure that every angling trip is a veritable success.
Adventure awaits. An authorized permittee of the National Park Service to take passengers on both boat and land guided tours to see the wild horses and discover great shelling on Shackleford as well as to visit the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. We are the only powerboat tour company that goes to Cape Lookout via the ocean! All parties who go shelling will receive an official H2O Captain Shell Bag!
Anglers who want an opportunity to reel in the big catches that the offshore Crystal Coast waters are famous for can count on Island Girl Charters. This Atlantic Beach fishing charter business takes fishermen of all skill levels on deep water adventures that target some of the most coveted and prize-worthy species on the coast.
A stop at the Oceanana Fishing Pier, and a stay at the adjacent Oceanana Resort, has been an Atlantic Beach family tradition for more than 60 years. A local icon for anglers and beach-goers alike, Oceanana Fishing Pier is the only pier in the beachside town, and is an unmistakable local landmark that jets nearly 1,000' feet into the Atlantic Ocean.
Hitting the seashore in Atlantic Beach is an easy venture, thanks to a number of local public beach accesses, including the sprawling Picnic Street Park. With a prime locale that straddles the borders of the Fort Macon State Park and the town limits of Atlantic Beach, this expansive parking area, known locally as "The Bathhouse," can accommodate hundreds of summer visitors, and provides a perfectly relaxing and undeveloped stretch of seashore that's easy to enjoy on any summer day.
Take off on an expedition that cruises to the deep waters where the big catches can be found with a fishing trip that’s guided by Sunrise II Fishing Charters. Owned and operated by Capt. Daniel Brisson – a local angler who knows how to find the deeps sea’s best catches – this fishing charter goes well beyond the adjacent waters of the Crystal Coast, and heads out into the open Atlantic to target a wealth of tasty saltwater species.
Take a break from the sun, or cure a case of late-night boredom, with a stop at one of the coolest dive bars in town, the Tackle Box Tavern. Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach along The Circle, this understated little bar is just steps away from the shoreline, which makes it a great destination for Happy Hour drinks off the sand, or long nights that being and end on the beach.
Visitors can start a vacation off with an ice cold drink in hand as soon as they hit the beach with a Happy Hour stop at Tipsy Turtle Tavern. Located on the southern terminus of the Atlantic Beach Causeway, and close to the Circle beach access and a wealth of central shops and accommodations, this cool little bar is a great spot to relax and toast the end of another great beach day.
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