Amenities and Local Attractions

At By The Beach we offer our residents unparalleled access to the Beachfront as well as all the great things the city has to offer. In addition to common area space, where our residents can enjoy community picnic tables and grills, By The Beach is situated just minutes away from wonderful activities, food/drink, and shopping. 

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Walking/Biking Trails:

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• Fort Macon State Park (<1 mile) - Voted "Best State Park in North Carolina", Fort Macon State Park "offers undisturbed natural beauty and opportunities to explore and learn about salt marshes, estuaries and dune fields." (via FMSP website)

• Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail (2.5 miles) - "This easy, 1-mile round trip trail winds through the Hoop Pole Creek's maritime forest...While visiting, you may see a variety of songbirds, wading birds and birds of prey, as well as deer, raccoons, butterflies, dragonflies, turtles, lizards and snakes." (via TripAdvisor)

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Food & Drink:

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• Crystal Coast Brewing Company - (<2 miles) - Grab a cold beer at Atlantic Beach's own Crystal Coast Brewing Company, which has games, comfortable seating, and is among many's favorite local hangout. 

• Atlantic Beach Seafood and Fresh Market - (2 miles) - "Locally owned and operated business providing the freshest seafood, steamed seafood, local NC produce & more!" (via AB city site)

• Beach Tavern Bar & Grill - (<2 miles) - "Favorite sports bar and grill in Atlantic Beach since 1972. Awesome food, ice cold beer, and pool, darts, and fooseball." (via AB city cite)

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Shopping:

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• Atlantic Beach Surf Shop (2 miles) - Serving residents and visitors since 1964, the AB Surf Shop has got you covered for all your beach needs...don't forget to pick up a classic T-Shirt! 

• The Posh Pelican - (2 miles) - Offering fashionable pieces and gifts for women of all ages and styles!

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Groceries:

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• Both a Food Lion and a Dollar Tree are approximately 2.5 miles from the park and easily accessible. 

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For more great activities, food and drink, and shopping options nearby, please check out the Atlantic Beach Visitors site here!

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