Atlantic, North Carolina

Atlantic is an unincorporated community in eastern Carteret County situated along the Core Sound. It is the location of US 70's eastern terminus and the ferry terminal for journeys to the Cape Lookout National Seashore (Portsmouth Island). The Atlantic Navy Airfield (now closed) is located in Atlantic; it is now used as a satellite airfield for nearby military bases. Neighboring communities include Sealevel and Cedar Island; the nearest municipality is Beaufort, North Carolina. Atlantic is also home to Luther L. Smith and Sons Seafood and Clayton Fulcher Seafood.