Atlantic Beach North Carolina Map

About Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Atlantic Beach is a locality in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,719. The population density is 276.3 people per km². Atlantic Beach is located at 34.6990°N, 76.7402°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28512.

Atlantic Beach exhales the briny breath of the Atlantic, its landscape a gentle curve of pale sand meeting the restless, turquoise expanse. It lies 33.1 miles south-south-east of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 149°T), and is situated 1.8 miles south-south-west of Morehead City. Here, the air itself hums with a perpetual, soft warmth, carrying the scent of salt and sun-baked dunes, a fragrance that clings to everything like the fine, almost invisible mist that often drifts in from the sea. Low-lying vegetation, hardy sea oats and scrubby cedars, anchors the shifting sands, their roots a testament to the constant, subtle negotiation between land and tide. The light at dusk here is a liquid gold, pooling and spreading across the water's surface, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a daily benediction that softens the sharp edges of the world. The history of Atlantic Beach is inextricably tied to its maritime heritage, a legacy whispered by the weathered pilings and the persistent murmur of the waves against the shore. Once a place shaped by the rhythms of fishing and the occasional passing of sailing vessels, its economy has evolved, now drawing sustenance from the steady stream of visitors drawn to its sun-drenched shores and the vibrant energy of the nearby marine science institutions. This coastal enclave, with its distinctive character, thrives on the bounty of the ocean, its days marked by the ebb and flow of the tides and the cheerful chatter of beachcombers and boaters. The very spirit of Atlantic Beach seems to be a blend of the enduring strength of the coast and the welcoming embrace of those who come to find solace and recreation in its salty embrace.

About This Atlantic Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.69905, -76.740211. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Atlantic Beach and Carteret County.

Detailed location data for Atlantic Beach includes the ZIP code (28512), telephone area code (910), county seat of Carteret County (Beaufort), and school district assignment (Carteret County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Atlantic Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.