Atlantic
Discover Atlantic, North Carolina
A traditional fishing village near the top of the Down East mainland.
Atlantic is one of the northernmost of the Down East communities, a traditional fishing village on Core Sound near the top of the Carteret County mainland, not far from Cedar Island. It is small, remote, and authentic, a working community shaped by the water, the marshes, and a coastal-heritage way of life that has endured for generations.
Life Down East
Here, daily life still revolves around Core Sound and the fishing that has sustained the community for centuries. Workboats, quiet harbors, wide marsh-and-sound views, and some of the coast's most spectacular sunsets define the place. It is about as far from a resort town as the coast gets, and that is exactly its draw.
Getting around
Atlantic sits along US-70 near the northern end of the Down East mainland, a short distance from the Cedar Island ferry to Ocracoke. Beaufort is the nearest historic town for services, with Morehead City the larger regional center.
Schools
Atlantic is served by Carteret County Schools, with the nearest high school in Beaufort.
Finding a home
Look here for waterfront and water-access homes, cottages, and land along Core Sound. It is a small, remote, limited market prized for its authenticity and its water. Explore what is available below, and reach out when one fits.
What is Atlantic, NC like?
Atlantic is a small, traditional Down East fishing village on Core Sound near the top of the Carteret County mainland, shaped by generations of commercial fishing.
Where is Atlantic, NC?
Atlantic sits along US-70 near the northern end of the Down East mainland, a short distance from the Cedar Island ferry to Ocracoke.
What kinds of homes are in Atlantic?
Waterfront and water-access homes, cottages, and land along Core Sound.
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