CrystalCoast.com logo

2026 Atlantic Beach Hiking Spots Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Events
(More Events)
Fun in the Sun! 2 minute walk to the bea...

Property Overview• Roomy 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Emerald Isle, NC• 350 ft to Emerald Isle Beach access • Sleeps up to 10 guests• Near eateries, stores, and attractions• Modern design with coastal appealKey Features• Location: 350...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Stunning beachfront home with private do...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Feel the ultimate waterfront getaway at this spectacular home in Beaufort, NC. Savor impressive vistas of Carrott Island and Beaufort Inlet right from your private bay. This...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Rx Pad, Soundfront House in Emerald Isle...

Need a prescription for some beachside rest and relaxation? Rx Pad is the place!This Oceanview 5 Bedroom, 3 Full & 1 Half bath Home is located on a very narrow part of the island on a SOUNDFRONT rear-key lot. Ocean and Sound vistas are excellent...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Fort Macon State Park

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...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

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...