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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Atlantic Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Atlantic Beach

With a population of 1,502, Atlantic Beach is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Atlantic Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Atlantic Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Atlantic Beach in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.6″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Atlantic Beach, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Atlantic Beach

Plane

Although Atlantic Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 31 miles from Atlantic Beach. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Atlantic Beach departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Atlantic Beach is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 130 miles from Atlantic Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Atlantic Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 31 miles from Atlantic Beach. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Atlantic Beach departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Atlantic Beach is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 130 miles from Atlantic Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Atlantic Beach

OAJJacksonville Albert J Ellis
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
EWNNew Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl

Airlines serving Atlantic Beach

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,015 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,510 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,496 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,625 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,051 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,209 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (556 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (399 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Atlantic Beach

Most booked hotels in Atlantic Beach

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Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 713 reviews)
$101+
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Island Inn of Atlantic Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 733 reviews)
$98+
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Palm Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1820 reviews)
$95+
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Hotel Alice
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1231 reviews)
$85+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1227 reviews)
$99+
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The Beacon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 686 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Atlantic Beach

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Atlantic Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Atlantic Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.