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   naperville il
   Joined: Nov 2005
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Posted on: 06 June 2007, 3:58

Hi. I'm not sure this site forum is getting much attention but I'm hoping someone can offer me some guidance.

We're total midwesterners, entirely unaware about the area. I've been hunting for a summer vacation along the national seashore and have narrowed my search/choice to Atlantic Beach.

I started looking in the Hatteras area then more toward Nags head beach... they seemed to go from one extreme to the next in terms of crowd vs seclusion, as well as price. Considered Myrtle Beach area, but that seems just too touristy and over the top for our liking, tacky!

The research I've done so far, tells me that the AB area is what wer'e looking for. Less crowd, great beach for swimming, shelling, boogie boarding, beautiful & natural surroundings. Family fishing options, great food, history, a little bit of family activity tourist stuff. Higher end real estate, interesting shops and a great coastal experience .... ??

My specific questions lie in where to stay. Absolutely directly on the beach. Not a big high rise or complex. Good pool and super clean. Close enough (10 - 15 minute drive max) to grocery, dining, but offering the most privacy. From my rental agency searches I think I like Tar Landing (by ft. macon?), Genesis or Shutters in Pine Knolls (?), or if bigger is better ... Island Beach & Raquet or Sands Villa. We're a family of 4 (two young teens).

Can anyone offer comments on these locations or others? I would greatly appreciate any insights or guidance.

THANKS!

   Salisbury, NC
   Joined: Mar 2007
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Posted on: 14 January 2008, 13:08

Hello- I just stumbled across your post - And, I realize it was from last summer and wondered if you had been yet... You are absolutely right- Atlantic Beach is the place. Where did you end up staying? Patti

   naperville il
   Joined: Nov 2005
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Posted on: 26 February 2008, 2:24

Hi Patti -

I just posted a question about Sanibel Island and thought I'd check in here at Atlantic Beach. We stayed at the Genesis condos. The condo was OK/nice enough - clean but a bit worn down in and out. The location in Pine Knolls was very nice...away from the public areas. We had a really great trip and just LOVED the beaches and the area.

MCM

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