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Pine Knoll Shores is the calmer side of Atlantic Beach
If you're looking for all the rolling swells and pristine sands of Atlantic Beach but don't want the hustle of the boardwalk, Pine Knoll Shores could just be the solution for you. It's not only home to pretty creeks, wide beaches, birding wetlands, and handsome state parks, but also comes with one of the most acclaimed aquariums in all of North Carolina – that's really something. And that's not even mentioning Pine Knoll Shores vacation rentals, some of which spill straight onto the white sands of the beachfront, others of which nestle in the leafy streets along the Bogue Sound.
Activities and attractions in and around Pine Knoll Shores
Are you looking for things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Pine Knoll Shores a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Country Club of the Crystal Coast (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Emerald Isle Adventures (12.8 mi / 20.6 km)
- Salty Pirate Water Park (14 mi / 22.5 km)
- MacDaddy's Entertainment Center (14.5 mi / 23.4 km)
- Havelock Tourist & Event Center (14.8 mi / 23.8 km)
Feel the warmth in Pine Knoll Shores
There are plenty of reasons why Pine Knoll Shores vacation rentals are at their best in the summer months. For starters, the period between May and September ushers in the hottest weather – you can spend whole days with temperatures between 75 and 85 then. That's also when vacationers are flocking to the coast from the major cities of NC and SC, imbuing the bars and seafood joints with a lively character. Rainfall wise, you can expect the heaviest downpours around August, thanks to the subtropical nature of the climate.
Pine Knoll Shores sits between the sound and ocean
Pine Knoll Shores sits neatly on the North Carolinian barrier islands, blocked off from the American mainland by the sloshing waters of the Bogue Sound. And while the mudflats and beaches there are a real hotspot for birders and boaters – check out the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area for some of the best – the shoreline on the oceanside of the town is where the travelers prefer to go. That's a place of long, white-sand beaches and rolling Atlantic waves, dotted with dunes and awash with marine life of all sorts.
Transportation to and around Pine Knoll Shores
The nearest airport is in Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), located 45.9 mi (73.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional), which is 29.1 mi (46.9 km) away.