Information Guidebook for
A Place at the Beach
Food scene
Popular dinner restaurant and bar only minutes from A Place at the Beach. Enjoy a sound side water view as you dine!
(703 E Ft Macon Road)
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Amos Mosquito's Restaurant
703 E Fort Macon RdPopular dinner restaurant and bar only minutes from A Place at the Beach. Enjoy a sound side water view as you dine!
(703 E Ft Macon Road)
If you need ready made meals, this is it!
(205 Friendly Road
Morehead City)
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The Friendly Market
205 Friendly RdIf you need ready made meals, this is it!
(205 Friendly Road
Morehead City)
Try the ribs or brisket! Eat at the picnic tables or take out.
(4047 Arendell St, Morehead City)
Thurs-Sat
Social Q Smokehouse
4047 Arendell StreetTry the ribs or brisket! Eat at the picnic tables or take out.
(4047 Arendell St, Morehead City)
Thurs-Sat
The Shark Shack
Great place for fresh seafood!
Table 9 Seafood Restaurant
Upscale seafood and oyster bar.
The Island Grille is that little, popular, super fresh, seafood and steak joint you have been searching for.
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The Island Grille
401 Money Island DrThe Island Grille is that little, popular, super fresh, seafood and steak joint you have been searching for.
Great food, service and prices. Located in Atlantic Station shopping center. (1010 W Fort Macon Rd Unit 25)
Nacho's Mexican Restaurant
Great food, service and prices. Located in Atlantic Station shopping center. (1010 W Fort Macon Rd Unit 25)
City/town information
Morehead City is located just over the Atlantic Beach bridge. Make sure to find your way to the waterfront to enjoy the great restaurants and shops. If you are here in early June, you can watch the weigh ins at the Big Rock Blue Marlin fishing tournament.
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Morehead City
Morehead City is located just over the Atlantic Beach bridge. Make sure to find your way to the waterfront to enjoy the great restaurants and shops. If you are here in early June, you can watch the weigh ins at the Big Rock Blue Marlin fishing tournament.
Beaufort's historic and picturesque downtown is one of the most visited places in NC. Enjoy the quaint shops, acclaimed restaurants, historic homes, visiting super yachts, museum, old burial ground, dolphin and wild pony sightings. Rent bikes, boat trips, water sports, take a ghost tour or book a pirate ship adventure!
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Beaufort
Beaufort's historic and picturesque downtown is one of the most visited places in NC. Enjoy the quaint shops, acclaimed restaurants, historic homes, visiting super yachts, museum, old burial ground, dolphin and wild pony sightings. Rent bikes, boat trips, water sports, take a ghost tour or book a pirate ship adventure!
Sightseeing
Don’t miss this historic military fort from the 1830’s located 1/4 mile east of A Place at the Beach! Includes a visitor center, gift shop, hiking trails, beach and picnic areas.
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Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdDon’t miss this historic military fort from the 1830’s located 1/4 mile east of A Place at the Beach! Includes a visitor center, gift shop, hiking trails, beach and picnic areas.
Our family visits the aquarium several times per year. Lots of exhibits, adventures, trails and an outdoor playground. Check it out!
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North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdOur family visits the aquarium several times per year. Lots of exhibits, adventures, trails and an outdoor playground. Check it out!
Take a ferry ride to the cape from Beaufort. Pack a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of shelling, dolphin and wild pony sightings.
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Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Take a ferry ride to the cape from Beaufort. Pack a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of shelling, dolphin and wild pony sightings.
If you are visiting in early June, make sure to stop by the Morehead waterfront for the tournament fish weigh ins. Record was set in 2019 with a 914 lb Blue Marlin!
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Big Rock Tournament
710 Evans StIf you are visiting in early June, make sure to stop by the Morehead waterfront for the tournament fish weigh ins. Record was set in 2019 with a 914 lb Blue Marlin!
History Museum of Carteret County
1008 Arendell StReflects the history of NC.
This free museum in Beaufort is the repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, among them cannons, grenades, belt buckles and beads. Includes a gift shop and a scavenger hunt for kids!
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North Carolina Maritime Museum
315 Front StThis free museum in Beaufort is the repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, among them cannons, grenades, belt buckles and beads. Includes a gift shop and a scavenger hunt for kids!
Impressions Art Gallery
Beautiful art at an affordable price. Located in Morehead City.
Shopping Center
Includes grocery, hardware, gift, clothing, furniture, and other retailers, as well as restaurants, coffee shop and a cinema.
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Atlantic Station Shopping Center
1010 W Fort Macon RdIncludes grocery, hardware, gift, clothing, furniture, and other retailers, as well as restaurants, coffee shop and a cinema.
Kitty Hawk Kites
Kites, games, toys, gifts, apparel and much more!
2518 West Fort Macon Road
Parks
Located at 915 W Fort Macon Road, the AB Town Park features a splash pad, large skatepark, 18-hole mini-golf course, half-court basketball court, playground, picnic shelter, concession stand, & public restrooms. The park is free for use (mini-golf & concession stand items for a fee) & open dawn to dusk daily (concession stand hours are seasonal).
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Atlantic Beach Town Park
915 W Fort Macon Rd
Located at 915 W Fort Macon Road, the AB Town Park features a splash pad, large skatepark, 18-hole mini-golf course, half-court basketball court, playground, picnic shelter, concession stand, & public restrooms. The park is free for use (mini-golf & concession stand items for a fee) & open dawn to dusk daily (concession stand hours are seasonal).
Located on the island in nearby Indian Beach:
Two 18 Hole Miniature Golf Courses,
A Mining Train that will take you to the first holes
Go-Karts,
Bumper Boats
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Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
976 Salter Path RdLocated on the island in nearby Indian Beach:
Two 18 Hole Miniature Golf Courses,
A Mining Train that will take you to the first holes
Go-Karts,
Bumper Boats
Adventures
Enjoy Breathtaking Views of the Crystal Coast from almost two miles in the sky!
Crystal Coast Skydiving LLC
150 Airport RdEnjoy Breathtaking Views of the Crystal Coast from almost two miles in the sky!
Charter a full or half day deep sea fishing trip. Located on the Atlantic Beach Causeway.
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Capt. Stacy Fishing Center
416 Atlantic Beach CausewayCharter a full or half day deep sea fishing trip. Located on the Atlantic Beach Causeway.
Climb aboard the Revenge for a fun-filled pirate adventure with sword-fighting, face-painting, a chase on the high sea, and a water-cannon battle for treasure! A family favorite..
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Beaufort Parasail
600 Front StClimb aboard the Revenge for a fun-filled pirate adventure with sword-fighting, face-painting, a chase on the high sea, and a water-cannon battle for treasure! A family favorite..
Offers rentals for jet skis, parasailing, boat rentals, paddleboards, pontoon boats, and kayak rentals. Additionally, they offer Cape Lookout Tours. (612 Atlantic Beach Causeway)
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AB WaterSport
612 Atlantic Beach CausewayOffers rentals for jet skis, parasailing, boat rentals, paddleboards, pontoon boats, and kayak rentals. Additionally, they offer Cape Lookout Tours. (612 Atlantic Beach Causeway)
Rod and reel rentals, as well as fresh bait, lures, and rigs, are available at the on-site pier house, making any fishing trip a decidedly convenient adventure. (700 E Ft Macon Rd)
Oceanana Pier
700 East Fort Macon RoadRod and reel rentals, as well as fresh bait, lures, and rigs, are available at the on-site pier house, making any fishing trip a decidedly convenient adventure. (700 E Ft Macon Rd)
Salty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed DrPrice cut after 5:00 pm! Fun for all ages…
Wine & Design
412 Evans StA fun way to unwind and be creative. Located on the Morehead Waterfront.
Great adventure for ages 12 and up. Located in Atlantic Station
Shopping Center.
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Battle Works Tactical Laser Tag
1010 W Fort Macon RdGreat adventure for ages 12 and up. Located in Atlantic Station
Shopping Center.
Enjoy local artisans, food vendors, live music and more… The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market is open for business every Saturday morning from 9 am until 1 pm. Located on the grounds of the Carteret County Courthouse. (Closed for winter months)
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Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market
402 Courthouse SquareEnjoy local artisans, food vendors, live music and more… The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market is open for business every Saturday morning from 9 am until 1 pm. Located on the grounds of the Carteret County Courthouse. (Closed for winter months)
The Beaufort Ghost Walk is a Guided Walking Tour through the Historic District of Beaufort, North Carolina. Founded in 1709, Beaufort is the 3rd oldest town in NC, and the 12th oldest town in North America. On the Ghost Walk, you will be entertained by your Pirate Guides, as they bring history to life when they regale you with an enjoyable assortment of chilling stories, ghost ships haunted houses and interesting histories of the Beaufort area.
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Beaufort Linen Co.
331 Front StThe Beaufort Ghost Walk is a Guided Walking Tour through the Historic District of Beaufort, North Carolina. Founded in 1709, Beaufort is the 3rd oldest town in NC, and the 12th oldest town in North America. On the Ghost Walk, you will be entertained by your Pirate Guides, as they bring history to life when they regale you with an enjoyable assortment of chilling stories, ghost ships haunted houses and interesting histories of the Beaufort area.
The islands of the Rachel Carson reserve are just as beautiful as they are educational. Only accessible by boat or ferry, these islands are one of the best kept secrets of the Crystal Coast.
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Island Ferry Adventures
610 Front StThe islands of the Rachel Carson reserve are just as beautiful as they are educational. Only accessible by boat or ferry, these islands are one of the best kept secrets of the Crystal Coast.
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Wat je mee moet nemen
Pack sunscreen, water, hats, sneakers and flip flops!
Look for discounts and coupons online and in local magazines and brochures.