Morehead City/Atlantic Beach (North Carolina)?

Question

We're going to rent a house in or near Atlantic Beach with a lot of family members in August. Most are from NC, but no one is from Morehead City/Atlantic Beach.

Any suggestions for nearby activities for an active 5-year old girl? We'll do swimming, shell collecting, sand castles, fishing, etc., but do you have suggestions that someone from outside the area (like me) wouldn't know or think about?

Also, any restaurant suggestions would be good too (for a night out with wifey).

Thanks. We're already looking forward to it.

Answer 1

My in-laws have a place in Emerald Isle (which is on the same island as Atlantic Beach; just the opposite side of it.)

Atlantic Beach does seem to be the more family-friendly side of the island. There is a small amusement park (which is geared for the younger kids); there are also multiple mini-golf places. As well as there is a small aquarium on the island.

As far as restaurants, we generally stick to Emerald Isle but I'll give you my recommendations here:

Tortuga's (a good "date" restaurant; not somewhere to bring your 5 yr old) http://www.tortugas.net/default.aspx

Rucker John's Restaurant (good food, kids ok, atmosphere similar to TGI Fridays) http://www.ruckerjohns.com/

Bushwackers (good food, good view; I wouldn't go here on a "date" but if you are looking for an enjoyable place for adults and kids, this is a good location.)

Answer 2

Ahhh! i'm from NC and getting married on the sea coast next summer! we are transforming into married on the Outer Banks at an experience abode observed as "the affection Boat." There are additionally different experience homes suited for weddings. that is surely appealing there! Wilmington is likewise an fairly remarkable place and slightly extra crowded with places to flow if thats what you're finding for. additionally, on the Outer Banks close to Corolla is appealing and has a team of places suited for weddings! attempt finding up places in Currituck. i comprehend there's a u . s . club type placing suitable via the lighthouse there. you should even have your wedding ceremony on the lighthouse. solid luck and God Bless you men!