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The Town of Atlantic Beach offers the following public beach areas with paid parking during the summer:

 

2013_05-27 Boardwalk Beach and American Flag Banners - by DW

Circle Regional Beach Access

Provides over 300 paid parking spaces, bathroom facilities, picnic tables, and outside showers. Lifeguards on duty from 9am-6pm. Paid parking in the summer.

201 West Atlantic Blvd

TomDoe

Tom Doe Memorial Beach Access

Located on Ocean Boulevard and features outdoor showers, restroom, a foot-washing station, handicap ramp and parking and beach playground. Additional parking along Henderson Boulevard.

New Bern Ave 2013_09-09 completed - taken by JF (1)

The Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access

Provides 50 parking spaces, bathroom facilities, picnic tables, and outside showers.

177 New Bern Street

fort macon

Fort Macon State Park

A seaside bathhouse and refreshment stand are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty from 10am to 5:45pm Memorial Day through Labor Day, staff permitting. Guests will find over 500 free parking spots at the Park.

For additional beach access information, the NC Division of Coastal Management’s public beach and waterfront access map is now available on cell phones. The map provides information for more than 400 access sites along the Carolina coast and includes the location, a picture, number of parking spots and fees, and more.

  • view the new mobile beach access map

The Town also has several public boat ramps and fishing piers, but parking is limited:

  • Moonlight Drive Ramp: Parking for 3 vehicles with trailers
  • Pelican Drive Dock: Town dock with water access
  • West Bogue Sound Drive Ramp: No parking
  • Bridge Abutment Parking Facility: Fishing landing with parking for 26 vehicles (including 4 boat/trailer spaces)

Atlantic Beach is situated on a beautiful barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Sound. Known for our abundance of public beaches and friendly people, our town balances the needs of our citizens, visitors, businesses, and the delicate coastal environment. Welcome, enjoy your stay, and help us keep Atlantic Beach beautiful!

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