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Circle Regional Beach Access
4.6★ · 1,317 Google ratings · Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 40 ft away · paid
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
83°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 34 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Circle Regional Beach Access
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2017–2026
Plan for lifeguards and families
Lifeguards work 9am-6pm in summer, making this the main family beach, so expect crowds and activity during those hours.
Pay parking in summer, free after 6pm
Parking costs $3-5 per hour during the day but becomes free after 6pm, with payment handled through.
Arrive early on busy weekends
The lot fills quickly on peak days like Memorial Day weekend, though metered spots are usually available.
Bring cash for chair rentals elsewhere
This beach lacks chair and umbrella rentals on-site, though nearby shops like Davis Beach Supplies offer rentals nearby.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · mostly clear
Water
83°F
Waves
1.8 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the N
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:58 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:11 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:42 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:41 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 201 W Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
🅿 Parking 40 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Circle Regional Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 40 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Circle Regional Beach Access?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Circle Regional Beach Access have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Circle Regional Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
