In the 1980s, three Atlantic Beach surf shops — Bert’s, AB, and Marsh’s — gave teenagers a social network as connected as Facebook and as immediate as Twitter. Before long, surfer fads turned into fashion, gossip became news, and young people found their community.
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What’s Your Crystal Coast Beach Personality?
What's your ideal day on the water — do you prefer to paddle the sound or soak up the sun on the beach? Take our quiz to find out if you're a Docksider, Local Favorite, Coastal Purist, or Surf and Turfer.
Legendary & Landmark Pies of North Carolina: Atlantic Beach Pie
A recipe created "almost by accident" turns into a sensation.
A Carolina Shag Reunion
At reunions in Raleigh and Atlantic Beach, the fountain of youth is a wellspring of cold beer and classic beach music.
Family Before Fish at Atlantic Beach Seafood
She worked at Atlantic Beach Seafood. His family owned the place. Now, Kamile and Chandler Willis are running the Carteret County institution where the shrimp is hand-packed, the oysters lead to stories, and one spouse (gasp!) doesn’t like seafood.
One Phenomenal Pie: Atlantic Beach Pie
Atlantic Beach Pie was just a vintage recipe until Chef Bill Smith revived its popularity.